The center will bring cutting-edge analytic knowledge and support to hundreds of scientists at OMRF and across Oklahoma.
Langston
OMRF, Langston University program aims to diversify science
This month, OMRF will welcome its inaugural class of Langston Biomedical Research Scholars.
Changing the complexion of science
Science has a diversity problem. And so does the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. In this, our 75th year, we have a rich history to celebrate. But there is one chapter of our story that is sorely lacking: Black scientists. Since we opened our doors, we have never had a Black principal investigator. Principal investigators, or […]
FAQS
What do scholars do? Scholars work full-time (40 hours per week on average) in state-of-the-art biomedical research laboratories on individual projects and are guided by OMRF and OKC VA scientific mentors. Every effort is made to assign scholars to laboratories conducting research of particular interest to them. The scholars attend weekly seminars, group social and cultural […]
How to Apply
Eligibility To be eligible for the OMRF-OKC VA Langston Biomedical Research Scholars Program, applicants must be: Rising sophomores through rising seniors who are currently enrolled at Langston University, preferably pursuing degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics or related fields. At least 16 years of age. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident or have unrestricted employment authorization […]
OMRF-OKC VA Langston University Biomedical Research Scholars Program
Discover a future in biomedical research this summer through the OMRF-OKC VA Langston University Biomedical research Scholars Program. This program starts with an 8-week, paid summer research experience where Langston Scholars will be guided by senior scientists while working on individual projects in cutting-edge labs. The discoveries made during this program could not only shape […]
