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Diné College and the Founding Partners of the Southwest Diabetes Prevention Center (SDPC) have collaborated in developing a model program for students in diabetes prevention research. The intent of the research program is twofold:

1). To provide research training and research experiences to Native American students, and
2). To provide students with a firm grasp of the conceptual basis of traditional Native American life, particularly in the context of western academia.

If you are a freshman or sophomore college student and have an interest in diabetes prevention research among Native Americans, this opportunity may be for you. The research program will take the approach of a culturally supportive atmosphere where each student is encouraged to adopt a strong, multi-cultural approach in diabetes prevention research. This 10-week program will help you to develop skills and interests in diabetes prevention research and to participate first hand in community based, on-going research projects that include other tribal colleges, universities and community-based research programs in diabetes prevention.

As a participant of SREP, you will receive a $2,500 stipend and 7.0 transferable credit hours (4.0 classroom credits and 3.0 practicum credits).

The application deadline is April 26, 2002.

For more information, visit our website.

Or contact:
Mark C. Bauer, Ph.D., phone: 505-368-3589
Email: mcbauer@shiprock.ncc.cc.nm.us
David Wagner, phone: 505-368-3550
Email: dwagner@shiprock.ncc.cc.nm.us
Toll free: 1-888-740-5885

Applications are available to download.