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Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
Sponsored by the National Institute of Health
Mission Statement
- To serve as a catalyst to increase the number of minorities majoring in science and interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in any area of the biomedical sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology).
- Help the selected students increase their chances for acceptance in a graduate program by acquiring the necessary academic background.
Selection Criteria
- Students are selected from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Psychology.
- Students must possess a GPA of 3.50 or above in both the major and cumulative.
The Award
- Each MARC trainee is awarded a MARC scholorship for a period of 24 months (during the Junior and Senior Years). The Scholorship pays:
- Tuition
- Stipend ($9,492 for 12 months)
- Summer Internships ($3,000 - $4,000)
Additional Awards
All MARC graduating seniors are eligible to apply for MARC/Pre-Doctoral Scholorships.
- Pays tuition, fees. and stipend
- Duration of up to five years
Program Status
- Renewed 2003
- 12 Current Student Participants
- 10 Faculty Participants
- 100% Graduate School Acceptance
- Participating Departments: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, & Psychology
- Current GPA > 3.5
- Complete Extramural Summer Research
- Participation for at least 2 years
Program Requirements
Each MARC trainee must:
- Follow the MARC curriculum
- Attend MARC seminars
- Participate in extramural funded summer research
- Make research presentations
- Attend GRE preparatory class
- Maintain a 3.50 GPA
- Apply to graduate schools
Program Design
The MARC Program is a student focused program:
- Advanced, Comprehensive Curriculum
- Comprehensive Tutorials, Supervision and Guidance from Program Director and Science Faculty
- Extensive Extramural Research
- Research Presentations at National Scientific Meetings
- GRE Training Sessions
- Specialized MARC Seminars matching seniors with Graduate School Administrators and Faculty
- Local (MARC High School Symposium) and Natioal Recruitment Efforts
- Full Assistance for the Graduate Application Process
- Continued Evaluation and Preparation for Quality Graduate Program Success
- Parental Involvement
Hard work + Determination = 100% Graduate School Enrollment with full financial support. Extensive MARC Trainee Publication Record.
Recruitment
Students from around the country are encouraged to apply. General qualifications include:
- Demonstrated Academic Success
- Willingness to Attend Graduate School
- Strong Research Interest
- Good Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Personal Drive
Contact Information
For more information, please contact
:Dr. F. Helmy
Director MARC Program
Delaware State University
1200 DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6514
fhelmy@desu.edu
The MARC Experience
GPA Statistics
1998 Extramural Research Projects
Presentations Resulting from Extramural and Intramural Research Efforts 1993 - 1998
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