Grants & Funding

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Published Date: June 11, 2007

Program Information

Program Name:

Entry Point

Program URL:

http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/

Program Year:

2007

Program Description:

ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. To meet the challenge of the competitive global economy in the new millennium, private industry and government research agencies must expand the pool of technical talent.

Program Restrictions:

Students interested in applying for the ENTRY POINT! internships via AAAS must meet the following criteria: * Full-time undergraduate or graduate student, with a disability, majoring in a science or engineering field * B average or better * U.S. citizen or right-to-work permit

Public Contact Information

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:

Student Research Opportunities and Broadening Access, Student Internships

General Fields Supported:

Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Science, Technology

Specific Fields Supported:

None provided

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Students

If organizations may apply, check which ones:

None provided

If students may apply, check which ones:

Grade 13, Grade 14, Grade 15, Grade 16

Are awards targeted to a specific population group?

Yes

If yes, check those that apply:

Persons With Disabilities

Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?

Yes

Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?

No

If yes, specify

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:

Online Application (specify URL): http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/application.cfm

Application Details:

In addition, students should submit an application package consisting of: 1. Letter of introduction and field(s) of interest 2. Current resume 3. Copy of official transcript 4. Two letters of recommendation; one from faculty 5. Statement of accommodation or assistive technology needs

Application Deadline(s)?:

No

If yes, date(s):

Deadline Comments:

Award Duration:

Fixed, Summer

Program Competition Information

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