Apr 3, 2017 - The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-ST
NIH - Maximizing Access to Research Careers Undergraduate - Student Training in Academic Research (MARC U-STAR) (T34) Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Program Title: Maximizing Access to Research Careers Undergraduate - Student Training in Academic Research (MARC U-STAR) (T34) Maximum Award Amount:
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Deadlines: Internal Deadline: April 3, 2017 Sponsor Deadline: May 24, 2017
JHU Nomination Limit: 1 For More Detailed Information: NIH MARC U-STAR T43
Opportunity Summary The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) program is designed to provide structured training programs to prepare high-achieving, underrepresented students for doctoral programs in biomedical research fields. Programmatic activities should include authentic research experiences, academic enhancements, skills development, and mentoring. The long-term goal of the program is to enhance the pool of underrepresented students earning baccalaureate and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical research fields and ultimately to contribute to the diversification of the nation's scientific workforce. The MARC U-STAR program is intended to support full-time honors students from underrepresented groups majoring in a STEM field. The underrepresented groups targeted by this FOA include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Eligibility & Requirements:
Only domestic, non-profit, private or public institutions that confer the baccalaureate degree in subjects related to biomedical science. The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program. Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program. The PD/PI must have a regular full time appointment (i.e., not adjunct, part-time, retired, or emeritus) at the applicant institution. In addition, the PD/PI should be an established investigator in the scientific area in which the application is targeted and capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program. The PD/PI will be responsible for the selection and appointment of trainees to the approved research training program, and for the overall direction, management, administration, and evaluation of the program. The PD/PI will be expected to monitor and assess the program and submit all documents and reports as required.
Internal Nomination Process: Interested applicants should send the following documents in sequence in one PDF to
[email protected] no later than 4 p.m. on April 3, 2017: 1. JHU Limited Submission Cover Sheet 2. Abstract (one page, double-spaced) 3. Proposal (maximum of four pages of text only, single spaced: 12-pt font and one-inch margins) (Note: figures, tables, and other reference material may be included in addition to the 4 pg. text limit) 4. Curriculum Vitae of investigator, including current external research support and publications 5. Budget (two pages maximum) 6. Letter of Recommendation from the Department Chair/Director. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted separately to
[email protected] stating the applicant’s name in the subject line. Each applicant should expect to receive a confirmation of receipt of their materials. Applicants not receiving an acknowledgement, or having any questions, should contact the team via
[email protected].
