Application

The eligibility requirements for U-RISE trainees:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold Permanent Resident Status (i.e., a green card).

• Must be an undergraduate majoring in Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Psychology, and indicate an intent to pursue graduate training (Ph.D.), NOT a clinical career.     

• IF YOU INTEND TO APPLY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE!

• Should have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and be a full-time student.

• Should have completed at least 60 credits, and earned no more than 90 credits in the semester or application (i.e. ideally you will be a rising Junior).

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• Must not have other federal grant support (this does not include scholarships like Pell grants).

The CCNY U-RISE program aims to recruit trainees from groups that are underrepresented in STEM disciplines based on one or more of the following attributes:

(1) race and ethnicity (Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander)

(2) economic and/or educational disadvantage

(3) disability status validated by the university

(4) women in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Biophysics

Please visit https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html for more information on these targeted recruitment attributes, which are distinct from the eligibility requirements stated above. 

To apply to the program, download and complete the application form. You must also have 2 faculty members submit reference letters on your behalf. These should be submitted directly to the U-RISE program director Prof Jonathan Levitt. (jlevitt AT ccny DOT cuny DOT edu)

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