About the MARC U*STAR Program

Underrepresented minority students (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and citizens of the US Pacific Islands) enter this two-year program as juniors.

The program consists of:

• Enriched Curriculum
• On-Campus Research
• Off-Campus Summer Research Internship
• Presentations at Biomedical Seminar Series
• Presentations at Scientific Meetings
• Monthly Scientists' Presentations
• Thesis
• Graduate School Preparation

At this time the program provides 60% tuition, $11,172 annual stipend, a $1,500 annual allowance for research supplies, and travel allowance for trainees to attend and present their research at scientific meetings.