Call for Applications
Sponsored by WashU Musculoskeletal Research Center (MRC) & Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Two WashU undergraduates will be selected to attend the upcoming Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) meeting in Phoenix, AZ from February 7-11, 2025. Travel, food and lodging expenses will be fully covered by the Musculoskeletal Research Center/Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery; the ORS will provide complimentary meeting registration. Travel, food and lodging expenses will be fully covered by the Musculoskeletal Research Center/Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery; the ORS will provide complimentary meeting registration. The purpose of this award is to introduce undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in STEM to the field of orthopaedic research and enhance diversity in orthopaedics/musculoskeletal research at WashU and the ORS.
Eligibility criteria
• Underrepresented* WashU undergraduate majoring in a STEM field.
*Underrepresented in STEM: women, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity— African Americans/Blacks, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders, disability, LGBTQ+, veteran, first generation college, and/or socioeconomic status
• Able to attend the conference: February 7-11, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ
• 18 years of age or older
Application instructions
• The brief application includes a resume, list of college STEM courses, and two short essays.
• Application deadline: Tue. November 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
Selection
Applications will be reviewed by members of the MRC DEI Activities Committee. Preference will be given as follows: sophomores, juniors and seniors who have taken multiple college STEM courses; not attended a national orthopedic/musculoskeletal research conference; demonstrated interest in research, orthopedic research and/or medicine. If you have any questions, please reach out to Matthew Silva (silvam@wustl.edu) or Gretchen Meyer (meyerg@wustl.edu) before the application deadline. Applications will not be considered after the deadline. All applicants will be notified in early December with decisions.