Benefits of PEER
Scholars accepted in the PEER program have life-changing opportunities for both academic and personal growth. In addition to the training and education in science and the well-structured developmental activities organized through PEER; scholars have a wealth of cutting-edge resources that is thriving at the University of Tennessee and available to our students. PEER scholars are expected to utilize these tools to strengthen their research skills and facilitate their transition into biomedical research careers.
These include:
- A thorough summer “Steps-to-Success” program that gives incoming graduate students a bonafide hands-on research experience to ensure they have mastered the basic biological skills crucial for success.
The National Institute of Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), housed at the University of Tennessee, which administers tutorials in basic programming and analysis (i.e, MATLAB tutorial and R) that emphasize a high-level of mathematics, computing, and statistical skills.- A research environment that has gained international recognition for computing technology and state-of-the-art research, including the world’s sixth fastest supercomputer housed at UT in the National Institute of Computational Science.
- Access to the Spallation Neutron Source, the world most intense pulsed accelerator-based neutron source, and the High Flux Isotope Reactor, the world’s highest flux reactor-based neutron source housed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- Participation in a community of scholars that allows graduate students to share experiences and insights, break down barriers that impede success, and integrate their personal and professional lives.
- Conference and research travel opportunities.