Student Program Requirements

The following items are taken directly from the CWRU MSSRP Training Checklist.

As a CWRU MSSRP student, you are required to complete the following steps before the start of your summer research project:

• Identify a CWRU MSSRP faculty mentor and feasible 12-week summer research project.
• Submit a student’s research proposal (~1000 words) and program application by March 1 (date is subject to change).
• All required regulatory training (you can find more information about regulatory training under the Regulatory Requirements tab).
• Identify and set defined expectations with the mentor for the summer research experience.
• Complete any required IRB or IACUC applications for research involving humans or vertebrate animals.
• Work with mentor to clearly identify your SPECIFIC ROLE(S) in the project.

As a CWRU MSSRP student, you are required to meet the following standards for program participation for the duration of the program:

• Complete a 5-min oral presentation on your proposed research to the faculty for feedback and critique.
• Complete IBMS 500 course “On Being a Professional Scientist” (15hrs, Responsible Conduct of Research).
• Complete any required training for research involving humans, vertebrate animals, lab safety or radioisotopes.
• Spend at least 40 hrs per week engaged in active research.
• Participate in all team activities associated with your mentor’s research (group meetings, journal clubs, etc.).
• Participate in the CWRU MSSRP 1-day short-course on NIDDK-related research methodologies.
• Participate in weekly Journal Club.
• Meet with faculty mentor and Program Director weekly to review progress and receive direction.