The Make UR MARC Fellowship has been designed to address the imbalance of underrepresented professionals in scientific professions by providing an in-depth, hands-on opportunity for these students to study alongside scientists well-established in their fields.This is a 10-week full-time paid fellowship within a UCSD laboratory for students who have completed at least one year of college. With guidance from a laboratory principal investigator and other staff members, the fellow will carry out a research project, which entails performing experiments, presenting their findings at a conference, and participating in discussions to determine the project’s scientific direction.
Program Requirements
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- The application must be submitted by April 8, 2022 at 1 pm PST.
- The fellow must commit to a full-time position (40 hours/week) in the laboratory for the 10-week period June 13-August 19, 2022.
- The fellow will be required to participate in laboratory and SRP activities, which may include journal clubs, weekly meetings with staff, seminars, etc.
- The fellow will be required to present their work at the UCSD Summer Research Conference.
Benefits
- The fellow will be awarded a $5,000 stipend contingent on completing the program requirements.
- The fellow will be able to work alongside and learn from professionals who are at various stages in their careers.
- By the end of the program, the fellow will be able to perform a variety of basic and advanced laboratory techniques.
Applicant Eligibility
- Applicants must have completed at least one full year of college prior to the program start date.
- Applicants must be pursuing a STEM major with a focus in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, or related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Applicants must be willing to commit to full-time program participation (40 hours/week for 10 weeks).
Considerations in Applicant Selection
- Belonging to an underrepresented group in the scientific workforce (according to NIH definitions).
- Expressed interest in pursuing a long-term career in scientific teaching or research.
- Students with no or little prior lab research experience preferred.
Application Process
Apply
The fellowship awardee will be announced the week of April 18th.