About the Program

Mission

The NIH T34 Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE)'s objective is to increase diversity in future scientific and biomedical research by training undergraduate students (majoring in Physical and Biological Sciences, Psychology, and Engineering) to enter and succeed in graduate programs and beyond. Our two-year program offers an elevated research-infused academic education, immersive research experience, graduate school preparation, and professional development activities.

Benefits of the Program

Students who become U-RISE scholars receive:

  • The opportunity to conduct original research with faculty mentors and interact with professors and graduate students.
  • A monthly stipend while conducting research.
  • Partial support of tuition.
  • Funds for conducting research with faculty mentors.
  • An opportunity to interact with outstanding researchers from other institutions through seminars and workshops.
  • Opportunities to present research at local and national conferences (expenses covered by the program).
  • Participation in summer research internships at institutions nationwide.
  • Training in preparing a competitive application package for applying to graduate and Ph.D. programs.

Interested in joining the program? Here's how to apply.

The U-RISE Program is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) (T34GM149378).