The Bulldogs Involved in Tobacco Endgame Research (BITER)

The BITER program provides research opportunities for students from all majors who are passionate about investigating tobacco-control issues with a specific focus on Latino/a/x individuals and communities. Gain practical experience through hands-on work with a local health promotion organization, scholarly research, involvement in community advocacy events, and participation in professional development activities through the BITER program.

The Bulldogs Involved in Tobacco Endgame Research (BITER) program came to be through a 1.2 million dollar grant from the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), The Fresno State's Immigrant Families' Acculturative and Environmental Settings (IFACES) Laboratory, the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA), UC Merced's Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) and the Latino Coordinating Center (LCC) have all joined forces to train a cohort of scholars at Fresno State on tobacco-control related issues with a focus on Latino/a/x individuals and communities.

Benefits

Those accepted will gain invaluable hands-on work experience by working with a local health promotion organization, conducting scholarly research, participating in community advocacy events, and engaging in professional development activities. In addition, every participant will have the opportunity to learn about tobacco-related theory, research and policy control efforts, network with potential employers, participate in data collection efforts, present research findings to local stakeholders and at research conferences, explore post-baccalaureate options such as graduate school, receive up to $20,000 in financial support during the academic year and up to $10,000 in financial support during the summer.

Eligibility

This program requires the following: commit a full year to the program starting in the fall (about 15/week during the academic year), commit to the summer research experience (about $20/hr at 40 hours/week for 12 weeks), exclusively commit to this program as a student, researcher, and advocate, be enrolled at Fresno State in at least 12 units with the expectation that you will enroll in a 2-unit course (PSYCH 190 or 290) during Fall and Spring semesters as a BITER scholar, access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different areas around Fresno County and Latino Coordinating Center offices, and must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.

Application

To complete this application you will need: PDF document an 800-word (maximum) statement of purpose addressing the following: How would you use science to promote social justice in society? What sparked your interest in health/tobacco control and what have you accomplished toward this area? What are you looking to accomplish in this program? Additionally, you will need a PDF copy of unofficial transcripts and a PDF copy of resume or CV.

Application will open in the spring

The Bulldogs Involved in Tobacco Endgame Research (BITER)

Benefits

Eligibility

Application

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