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The Minneapolis VA Health Care System Service to Science Scholars Summer Research Program offers multiple 10-week, full-time paid summer research positions to undergraduate and graduate

students in psychology and related fields. The Minneapolis VA Mental Health Integrated Care Community, with support from the VA Office of Research and Development, hosts a Veteran and

military-connected student summer research program in mental health research. We recognize that Veterans are underrepresented among scientists pursuing VA mission-critical behavioral science

research on PTSD, suicide prevention, post-deployment health and reintegration, and other mental health issues. We're eager for student Veterans, current U.S. service members and

military-connected students (e.g., dependent of a U.S. Veteran or current U.S. service member) to gain a clinical science understanding of mental disorders necessary for their success as the

future generation of VA scientists. ABOUT THE PROGRAM DATES * APPLY BY DECEMBER 15, 2024 * Program runs for 10 weeks from June 2 to August 8, 2025 Accommodations for start and end dates may

be made to meet class schedule needs. This program is a full-time commitment to intensive lab work. SALARY AND HOUSING * This is a paid program in which participants are paid full-time for

10 weeks as VA employees. * Housing at University of Minnesota campus dormitories and travel reimbursement of up to $500 available for out-of-state students. HIGHLIGHTS * Real-world

experience with cutting-edge Veteran-focused research at a major VA medical facility. Our nationally and internationally recognized award-winning VA faculty are studying a range of questions

relevant to Veteran populations, including PTSD, suicide risk and prevention, traumatic brain injury, cognitive aging, severe mental illness, addiction, sensor technologies and mHealth

assessments, risk and resilience. * Faculty-led research seminars on various interdisciplinary topics in Veteran mental health research. * Weekly seminars on professional development topics

such as how-to’s of applying statistics, scientific writing, and being an effective peer mentor. * Tutorials on applying to, surviving, and excelling in graduate school and beyond. * Social

networking activities with other trainees in the program. * Opportunities for co-authoring papers and scientific presentations. * Daily experience of learning from faculty mentors, graduate

students and others farther along their career paths. * Presentation of your research experience to other students and faculty at the annual Service to Science Scholars Research Program

Symposium. HOW TO APPLY WHO CAN APPLY * This program is open to undergraduate (sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of application) and graduate students in psychology and

related fields. Preference will be given to applications from students who are U.S. Veterans. * Students should have completed Research Methods or a related course prior to application. *

Students must have a strong academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. * Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. Students who are interested in pursuing research careers and have an

interest in Veteran mental health research are especially encouraged to apply. Students who are U.S. veterans, current U.S. service members, or a dependent of a current U.S. service member

of U.S. veteran are strongly encouraged to apply. Students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in sciences (e.g., students from minoritized, low-income, differently abled,

first-generation college students, and other backgrounds) are also strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from students attending smaller institutions without broad research

facilities. APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit the following materials by DECEMBER 15, 2024: SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS to: [email protected] with the subject line "Service to

Science Scholars Program Application [Your Last Name]". All attached files (e.g., Personal Statement, CV/Resume, Unofficial Transcripts) should be clearly labeled using file names that

contain applicant's last name. Upon review of application materials, we will interview the most promising applicants and discuss available mentors. Applicants will be invited to

interview with one or more potential mentors and/or program directors. Final selection of candidates will be announced by early February. For more information, email [email protected] or

call . PROGRAM STRUCTURE We're currently seeking applications for a limited number of full-time paid positions for 10 weeks of summer research in collaboration with one or more

principal investigators conducting mental health research at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Prior research experience is not required, just an interest and curiosity about the

scientific process. Additional opportunities to continue with research involvement for class credit during the school year may be available. Please contact us with any questions:

[email protected] and [email protected] SERVICE TO SCIENCE SCHOLARS SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM INCLUDES