CAL POLY U-RISE

 

CAL POLY U-RISE is a program supported by a grant from the National Institutes for Health (NIH - T34GM149492).  It is designed to provide research opportunities to students from underrepresented groups and enable them to develop their identities as scientists.  The program directors are currently recruiting students for academic year 2023-2024!

The goal of U-RISE is to increase the diversity of undergraduate students that transition into and complete biomedical, research-focused higher degree programs (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.)

U-RISE at Cal Poly consists of four key components over a 2-year training program: a) mentoring team, b) research experience, c) course work, and d) events outside classroom (e.g., research seminars, professional development)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• Full time Cal Poly undergraduate students who meet one of the NIH (National Institutes for Health) definitions for underrepresented populations (see attached flyer for more details)
• Students who are commitment to pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical field
• Students who have at least two more years in their undergraduate program and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5
• Students who are a US Citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national

 STUDENT BENEFITS

• Tuition assistance (~$7,500/year for two years)
• Annual stipend (~$14,000/year) for completing ~10-15 hours/week of research
• Paid 10-week summer research experience
  
• and more...please see the U-RISE website for more information about student benefits

Questions or want to find out more?  Please email urise@calpoly.edu or call (805)756-5506

Interested students should submit their applications by June 1, 2023. Link to apply.

Please see the attached flyer and U-RISE website for more information.