The National Institutes of Health MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) U-STAR Program at Northeastern Illinois University is currently accepting student applications for four MARC Scholar appointments starting in June 2020. To be considered, please apply by 11:59 p.m., March 8, 2020.
The MARC program supports and prepares juniors and seniors interested in pursuing Ph.D. programs in the biomedical and behavioral sciences upon graduation from Northeastern. This program is not intended to fund students interested in obtaining just a medical degree.
Benefits:
- High-quality preparation for fully funded Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs
- A $13,000 annual stipend for two years
- Up to 100 percent tuition/fees waiver at Northeastern
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Applicants are required to complete a Mathematical and Statistical Modeling minor as part of their training.
Application, all unofficial transcripts, and one letter of recommendation may be submitted online at the MARC website.
For more information, please contact Dr. Breckie Church at rbchurch@neiu.edu.
Posted on behalf of Dorina Bizhga, MARC U-STAR, by Mike Hines, Director of Strategic Communications.
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