PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
o unique research,
mentoring, financial and academic opportunity for undergraduates belonging to a
group considered underrepresented in biomedical
research and who have interest and potential to pursue a career in this
broad field
o training and
financial support for the last two years
of enrollment at the University of Arizona financial benefits including: monthly
stipend; partial to full tuition and fees support; health insurance
o funding to attend
national scientific meetings and to seek a summer research experience outside
the UA
o outstanding
faculty from Colleges of Science, Medicine, Agriculture & Life Sciences,
and Social & Behavioral Sciences with active and well-funded research
programs to provide research guidance and intensive mentoring to participants
o overall mentoring
provided by Professor Marc Tischler, Chemistry & Biochemistry
o assistance with
preparation for the Graduate Record Exam, and applying to graduate schools and
for graduate fellowships by Associate Dean Maria Teresa Velez,
o a seminar series
for trainees to meet outstanding minority and other scientists from other
institutions and interact amongst themselves and with other UA faculty mentors
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