Biomedical Sciences MARC

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MARC at ECU!

We are truly excited that you have found the NEW Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) training program at ECU. This two-year research training program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Its goals are to provide undergraduate students from under-served backgrounds an opportunity to engage in biomedical research, in order to increase diversity in the biomedical sciences.

The program offers students professional development through hands-on research experience, a well-supported mentoring structure, and an immersive educational program. Participants will be mentored by biomedical research faculty across ECU.

  • Hands-on mentoring and research training
  • Two-year scholarship (up to 60% of tuition and fees)
  • 25 hrs/week PAID hands-on research experience during fall/spring semesters (up to $13,500 per year)
  • Summer research opportunities across the U.S.
  • 1-1 mentoring with an ECU Research Faculty member
  • PhD program exploration and application preparation
  • Career counseling and networking opportunities
  • Peer mentoring opportunities
  • Rising Juniors (two-year graduation time frame from start of MARC)
  • Major: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience
  • Committed to pursuing a PhD in a biomedical field
  • Hold at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Individuals from under-served or low socioeconomic backgrounds or with a disability highly encouraged to apply
  • US citizen, national, or permanent resident
  • First-generation students strongly encouraged to apply!