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NIH’s Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement

U-RISE at UMBC is a preeminent undergraduate research training scholarship program with the goal of promoting broad participation in the biomedical research workforce by strengthening research training environments and expanding the pool of well-trained students who complete their baccalaureate degree, and transition into and complete biomedical, research-focused higher degree programs (such as Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.). This program is funded by the National Institute of General and Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of The National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program provides scholars with individualized academic advising, guided preparation for graduate school, continuous administrative support and professional development activities to ensure a competitive edge in today’s scientific arena.

The success of U-RISE at UMBC, and the MARC U*STAR Program that came before it, is rooted in a solid foundation of three key elements: outstanding student achievement, research mentor excellence and comprehensive administrative staff support.

U-RISE Scholars, Fall 2024 Orientation

U-RISE at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIGMS/NIH) under National Research Service Award T34 GM 136497.