The VUU MARC U*STAR Program

Minority Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research Program

Creating Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Enhancement

Benefits to Trainee

  • The program pays approximately 70% of tuition and fees for the junior and senior years of residency at VUU.
  • Trainees receive a stipend; in 2006, the stipend is $10,956.
  • Opportunity for funding for pre-doctoral (Ph.D.) training up to five years.
  • Expenses paid to attend scientific meetings.
  • Opportunity to visit, interact and work with eminent scientists at major research institutions and centers across the nation.
  • Opportunity to receive career-specific training