2025 Trainee Program (for current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors)

Ends on

Program Description: The MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) Program an undergraduate, NIH-funded honors research training FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM for underrepresented minority, economically disadvantaged, or mental/ or physically impaired students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in Biomedical or Behavioral Science related fields post UCR graduation.


Who is the program for: This 2-3 year program is for current freshmen, sophomores and juniors (at the time of application). Note: If you are currently a junior and plan to take a 5th year [expected to graduate in 2027-2028], you are eligible to apply.

Program Start Dates: June 23rd, 2025

Note: If you are committed to an outside summer research program Summer 2025, you can begin the program Fall 2025. However, you still must apply by the given deadline.


Program Length: 2-3 years depending on applicant level (programming begins annually the end of June).


Stipend Amount: Monthly stipend @ approximately $1150

We use Submittable to accept and review our submissions.