The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program SR-EIP

  • Private Foundations, Public, Institutional Funding and Gifts

Program Overview

  • The Leadership Alliance, founded at Brown University in 1992 as a partnership of 23 institutions, came together to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business and the public sector. Today, this consortium has grown to more than 35 institutions and one private industry partner who have provided research and networking experiences to over 5,500 young scholars. The Summer Research and Early Identification Program is a fully paid summer internship for students in STEM, Social Social Sciences and Humanities that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs. The Leadership Alliance also provides professional development and networking opportunities to graduate students and early career professionals in the research workforce.

Program Benefits

  • The SR-EIP is a rigorous summer research experience for students in all academic disciplines designed specifically for undergraduates interested in applying to PhD or MD-PhD programs. SR-EIP participants conduct scholarly research at one of the 22 Leadership Alliance member institutions. Students work for eight to ten weeks under the guidance of a research mentor, thereby gaining theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. Students participate in research seminars and professional development activities throughout the program, culminating in the Leadership Alliance National Symposium, at which all participants make oral or poster presentations on their summer research project. All students receive a stipend. Host institutions cover the cost of travel and housing. Students can apply to up to three of our research sites through one common application.

Program Contact

Location

  • United States
  • 133 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02906, USA
133 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02906, USA

Type Of Program

Audience

  • Current Student - Undergraduate

Discipline(s)

  • Applied Mathematics

  • Applied Mathematics-Biology

  • Applied Mathematics-Computer Science

  • Applied Mathematics-Economics

  • Archaeology and the Ancient World

  • Astronomy

  • Behavioral Decision Sciences

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • Biology

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Biophysics

  • Chemical Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Classics

  • Cognitive Neuroscience

  • Cognitive Science

  • Comparative Literature

  • Computational Biology

  • Computer Science

  • Computer Science- Economics

  • Economics

  • Engineering

  • Engineering and Physics

  • Environmental Studies

  • Ethnic Studies

  • Geology - Physics/Mathematics

  • Health and Human Biology

  • History

  • Linguistics

  • Literary Arts

  • Mathematics

  • Mathematics - Computer Science

  • Mathematics - Economics

  • Philosophy

  • Physics

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Public Health

  • Public Policy

  • Sociology

  • Statistics

  • Urban Studies

History

Established

1992

Individuals Served

  • 5,001-10,000

Notable Alumni

Wallace Derricote, PhD , Chemistry; Checo Rorie, PhD, Toxicology, Sherri Ann Charleston, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) at Harvard University

Research, Roles & Responsibilities

Other Components

The Leadership Alliance has developed two academic year workshops (What is Research and Collaborative Learning) which position students to build key skills for use in classroom and research settings. The What is Research workshop introduces participants to the principles and practices of research. The Collaborative Learning workshop is an opportunity for exploring the peer learning process and considering how to form a successful study or research group. This workshop covers the steps to establishing a group and includes time for practicing some learning techniques. By the end of this workshop, participants will be ready to start a study or research group and reap the benefits. Also, a successful two-day workshop was created specifically for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The three components of each Pre-Lans workshop included:
1) TLA Talks (‘Ted’ style Talks) from professionals representing a variety of career sectors.
2) Interactive sessions on career exploration and planning;
3) Speed Networking will round out workshop activities

Identity & Inclusion

Diversity Groups (Social Identity)

  • First-Generation

  • Gender

  • Socioeconomic Status (E.G. Low-Income)

Race/Ethnic Minority Group

  • African American/Black

  • American Indian and Alaska Natives

  • Asian American

  • Hispanic/Latinx

  • Native Hawaiian

  • Other

  • Pacific Islander

Inclusionary Practices/Activities

  • Development Of Academic Sense Of Belongingness (E.G. Meetings With Doctoral Scholars, Peer Researchers, Exchanges At Academic Conferences)

Voice

Mentoring Components

  • Mentees Are Allowed To Attend Events With Mentors

    I.E. Dinners, Social Events, Conferences, Retreats) Mentees Are Allowed To Attend Events With Mentors (I.E. Dinners, Social Events, Conferences, Retreats

  • Mentees Are Shown Academic Customs, Pitfalls, Departmental Politics And Taboos

  • Mentor Recognizes The Value Of Mentee

  • Mentors Are Peers Of Program Participants (Near-Peer, Tiered Peer, Etc.)

  • Mentors Exchange Social Displays Of Scientific Knowledge And Practices

  • Mentors Provide Mentees With Access To Academic Resources

  • Mentors Provide Psychological And Or Emotional Support

  • Mentors Provide Regular Scheduled Meetings With Mentees

  • Mentors Provide Support With Goal Setting And Or Career Planning

Empowering Activities

  • Coaching

  • Feeder Pathways

  • Institutional Alliances

  • Mentoring Opportunities

  • Publication Opportunities

Expectation

  • For over 30 years, the Leadership Alliance, a consortium of over 35 institutions, has provided support in the shape of encouragement, mentorship, and training. Our data below demonstrate how the Alliance is tipping the scales and populating a workforce reflective of the diverse fabric of our society. More than 900 alumni of the SR-EIP have obtained their Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. degrees.
  • Review our Annual Report on our webpage https://theleadershipalliance.org/annual-report

Evaluation Methods

  • Annual Performance Report

  • External Review/Evaluation

  • Program Survey

  • Site Visits

Key Performance Indicators

Please review our KPIs and outcomes on our webpage https://theleadershipalliance.org/our-impact

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