MedConnect

Description:

This program is for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. The program provides scholarship recipients up to $20,000 per academic year for tuition, educational, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years.

UGSP scholars work in research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). We offer research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral and social sciences with opportunities to explore translational and clinical research. Students with experience in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science,  bioinformatics and other health-related fields are invited to apply.

Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Have a grade point average of 3.3 or greater on a 4.0-point scale, or rank within the top five percent of their class
• Demonstrate exceptional financial need certified by your undergraduate institution’s financial aid office
• Pass a federal background check

For every year of scholarship support, scholars commit to two paid service obligations in the NIH Intramural Research Program. These are:

• A ten week full-time summer internship at the NIH immediately following the year of scholarship support
• One year of full-time work at the NIH post-graduation; this service obligation may be deferred until completion of an advanced degree program.

More Details:

https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/ugsp/#selection-process

Application Details:

Open January 2024–March 2024

Application requires:

• A resumé
• A list of your coursework and grades
• Personal and Research statements
• Information on your honors and awards
• Names and contact information for three references
• EFN certification form, submitted by your financial aid office

Selection Process:

Candidates that meet the minimal eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the UGSP Scientific Review Committee and a subset of candidates will receive invitations to interview virtually in mid-July. Successful candidates will be informed of selection in late July 2024.