MARC/U*STAR
Minority Access to Research Careers/Undergraduate Student
Training
in
Academic
Research
THE MARC/U*STAR Honors Program
is intended to assist minority institutions
in the training of greater numbers of scientists and teachers prepared to pursue
careers in biomedical research.
The objectives of the undergraduate research
training programs are:
- To increase the number of well prepared minority
students who can compete successfully for entry into graduate programs
leading to
the Ph.D. degree
in a biomedical
science
- To help develop
a strong
science curriculum
and research
opportunities to
prepare students for careers in biomedical research
Stipend:
Partial
support for tuition and fees will be available. The amount
will be determined by the funding agency. In addition, each
participant receives a monthly stipend and a travel allowance
to attend a scientific meeting.
Eligibility:
Students in their sophomore or junior year majoring in biology, chemistry,
mathematics, physics or psychology who meet the following criteria are eligible
to apply:
- Have
a
3.0
Grade
Point
Average
(on
a
4.0
scale)
- Have
completed a
minimum number
of required
courses in
his/her major
- Have
an intention
to
obtain
an
advanced
degree
in
one
of
the
sciences
leading
to a career in biomedical research
How to Apply:
Obtain
an
application
from
your
departmental
chairperson.
Return
the
completed
application,
two letters of recommendation from science faculty, a
statement of career goals, and a copy of your transcript
to your institutional representative or the
program
director.
For further information, contact
Dr.
Latanya Hammonds-Odie
Spelman College
Science Center,
Room 267
(404) 270-5756
Program
Sponsor:
National
Institute
of
General
Medical
Sciences
