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.
Eligibility criteria
• Underrepresented WashU undergraduate majoring in a STEM field.
• 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.