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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">The </span><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><u>Conte Center for Computational Neuropsychiatric Genomics</u></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "> is offering an </span><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">REU</b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "> (Research
Experiences for Undergraduates) program this summer. In addition, the </span><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><u>Genes & Addiction NIDA Center for GWAS in Outbred Rats</u></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "> is offering
an </span><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">REHU </b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">(Research Experiences for High School and Undergraduate Students) program this summer. Both Centers seek qualified students for 2015 fellowships.
Stipends are $4,000 (undergrad) and $2,000 (high school) for ten-week projects. They will be awarded on a competitive basis based on academic excellence, motivation, scientific potential, compatibility of personal interests, and long-term career goals aligned
with research programs associated with the Centers. Summer projects are located at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Harvard, University of Michigan, University of Tennessee, University of Buffalo, and Medical College of Wisconsin. </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">If selected, REU and REHU students will be matched with research mentors. During the program participants will be invited to lab
meetings and seminars. In addition, they will have access to libraries, athletic facilities, and University-sponsored events. At the conclusion of the summer projects students will produce a summary report and present their findings at a symposium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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