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- Rita M. Heuertz, PhD, MT(ASCP)⇑
- Address for Correspondence: Rita M. Heuertz, PhD, MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Science Department, Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University, 3437 Caroline Street, St. Louis, MO 63104-1111, 314-977-8610, heuertzr{at}slu.edu
Identify the value of students experiencing research at the undergraduate level.
Describe the recommended procedure for initiating the process of finding and applying for research funds.
Recall the real and unreal expectations of the grant submission process.
Differentiate among the different funding mechanisms of NIH to identify funding sources specific to MLS.
Discuss the process of identifying and defining research projects.
Abstract
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is increasing its numbers of advanced degree offerings and is accelerating involvement in evidence-based practice. Expectations of MLS faculty have increased to include research and scholarship. Many MLS programs have undergraduate requirements for research. To assist MLS faculty as they increase research productivity, information is provided to guide professionals and students striving to expand their research achievements.
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