LHI-AHA Summer Research Scholars Program in Cardiovascular Medicine

With the assistance of a grant from the AHA, the Lillehei Heart Institute offers annual summer research scholarships in basic science research related to cardiovascular disease. These highly competitive, prestigious scholarships are designed to expose highly qualified students to several disciplines within cardiovascular disease research and its clinical applications. The goal of these scholarships is to encourage medical and scientific careers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Program Focus and Mentorship

The major focus will be intensive basic or clinical research as each scholar will be assigned a laboratory and a faculty mentor. Each scholar will be supported by a research scholarship. In addition, scholars will be introduced to clinical, industrial, and academic medicine through a variety of field trips, seminars and hands on experiences. Weekly seminars by faculty and industry leaders will be given to offer the scholar a window into career opportunities in cardiovascular science and medicine.

Program Dates and Requirements

Scholars are required to attend Cardiopalooza on July 31, 2024. Note: Scholars with an interest in continuing to work through the first half of August should indicate so on their applications, as laboratories frequently employ scholars for a few weeks after completion of the program.

Housing and Accommodations

Housing is not provided by the Summer Research Scholars Program. For applicants 18 years and older, accommodations in University of Minnesota residence halls are available at an extra cost. However, different rules apply for minors:

• For applicants under the age of 18, an adult chaperone is required for accomodation in University housing.
• The adult chaperone must live with the applicant and pay an additional cost.
• Alternatively, minor age applicants may make off-campus housing arrangements with family or friends in the area.

Additional Biomedical Research Opportunities

The following table provides data on related biomedical and research programs for high school students available through Elio Academy and other institutions: