Applications are still open!

• The MARC@UHM Program works with students to assist in their professional development and pairs them with labs and PIʻs where they learn and conduct research projects.
• MARC Scholars will conduct 20 hours of research during the Fall and Spring semesters while 40 hours during the summer research experience.
• Research topics are dependent on students’ interests and available mentors (See MARC @ UHM Mentors).

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Stipend while conducting research, tuition assistance, and funds for research supplies.
• Graduate school application preparation, Opportunities to publish and present research.

ELIGIBILITY

Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

• US Citizens
• Undergraduate STEM students (2+ years left in degree program)
• Must be either from:
  • Under-represented minority group
  • Socioeconomically disadvantaged background
  • Rural areas
  • Other underrepresented groups in education and research
• For full eligibility criteria, refer to: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html

For more information:

Visit us at: https://marc-uhm.jabsom.hawaii.edu/overview/
Email us at uhm-marc@lists.hawaii.edu or Dr. Vivek R. Nerurkar (nerurkar@hawaii.edu) or Dr. Angela Sy (sya@hawaii.edu)

The MARC@UHM is funded through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health Grant # 1T34GM141986

Rolling deadline for applications: December 1, 2022