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Biomedical Engineering offers a full range of academic and research opportunities to high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
The department supports graduate research opportunities through Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, the University of Akron, The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and the Molecular Medicine Ph.D. Program, which is supported by a Howard Hughes Medical Institute's "Med into Grad" award.
The Cleveland Clinic offers joint Ph.D. programs through formal partnerships with Cleveland State University (CSU), Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Kent State University (KSU) and the University of Akron (UA). Many Cleveland Clinic faculty also have adjunct, joint or primary appointments at CSU, CWRU, KSU and UA making it possible to complete the research requirements for a Ph.D. with an advisor at the Cleveland Clinic and graduate with a degree from one of these local universities.
For all programs, except Molecular Medicine, course work for the degree is taken at the university, although in the case of joint degree programs, some instructors may choose to have courses meet at the Clinic. In all cases, the student applicant must apply directly to the graduate school and the university program that they are interested in.
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do internships and co-ops in our laboratories. Dating back to 2000, BME has had National Science Foundation funding for a 6-month REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program. We are currently in the process of renewing funding for 2012. Summer internships can be arranged by submitting a resume and cover letter to Katie Root at rootc@ccf.org .
High school students can pursue summer research opportunities through the Office of Civic Education Initiatives (http://www.clevelandclinic.org/civiceducation/). Short-term senior projects can be arranged through Katie Root, BME Education Coordinator, at rootc@ccf.org.
Ph.D. students who have been accepted into the university degree programs, and have arranged to work with advisors at the Cleveland Clinic, are supported financially during their graduate studies with a research assistantship. The assistantship usually provides full tuition and a student stipend. Financial support for students is provided from funds that are designated specifically for graduate education. Stipends vary with university program.
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For further information, contact Katie Root Education Coordinator, (216) 445-9343, rootc@ccf.org
