Application period open for Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement program

The Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement program at the University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Fairbanks is seeking applications for its scholarship program funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the NIH. Applicants should be rising Sophomores, and awards include 2/3 tuition for three years, plus a $13,000 annual stipend, and significant research and mentorship support.

The goal of the URISE program is to increase the number of well-prepared underrepresented students who matriculate into high caliber Ph.D. or combined M.D.-Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences and eventually go on to research careers. The URISE Program Steering Committee will select applicants to participate in the program based on the criteria below:

Strong commitment to matriculation into either a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences upon completion of the Bachelor degree and strong commitment to a research career in biomedical sciences.
U.S. citizen, noncitizen national or permanent resident.
Full-time sophomore with selected major
Overall GPA of at least 3.0
Submission of two letters of recommendation

The application deadline is April 15, and students can apply via .