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I recently was accepted into the NIDA summer internship program (site located in CA) and I also got accepted as a summer CRTA at the NIH (specifically in the cancer institute).
I'm a rising D1 and was hoping to do 8 weeks of research somewhere, get more research experience, and build some savings before the fall.
I can't decide b/w which one! The cancer institute I would be able to live at home while for the NIDA I'd have the chance to spend a summer in CA (I love CA and was planning to visit this summer anyway). With the NIDA, I am provided for housing and a 3800k stipend, but as a CRTA I'd make around 4800k (plus likely around $600 or so from petsitting). I think both labs are well-established and are doing great research, but I think the one at the cancer institute would set me up better for dental research later on rather than the research on drug abuse, but I'm honestly not sure. Price is a big factor, and I think I may have to lease a car in CA (?)
Any suggestions as to go with the NIDA program or work as a CRTA (cancer research training assistant) with the NIH? Anyone done either program or have any advice as to which may be a better choice? I have two days to decide...
I'm a rising D1 and was hoping to do 8 weeks of research somewhere, get more research experience, and build some savings before the fall.
I can't decide b/w which one! The cancer institute I would be able to live at home while for the NIDA I'd have the chance to spend a summer in CA (I love CA and was planning to visit this summer anyway). With the NIDA, I am provided for housing and a 3800k stipend, but as a CRTA I'd make around 4800k (plus likely around $600 or so from petsitting). I think both labs are well-established and are doing great research, but I think the one at the cancer institute would set me up better for dental research later on rather than the research on drug abuse, but I'm honestly not sure. Price is a big factor, and I think I may have to lease a car in CA (?)
Any suggestions as to go with the NIDA program or work as a CRTA (cancer research training assistant) with the NIH? Anyone done either program or have any advice as to which may be a better choice? I have two days to decide...
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