Research Experiences
The Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program
Applications are not being accepted for the 2009-10 academic year for the MARC Program.
The Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program at Arizona State University is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with the goal of increasing the number of well-trained students from underrepresented groups who enter research careers in biomedicine. Biomedical research is broadly defined to include biology, microbiology, physiology and kinesiology, biochemistry, neuropsychology, immunology, genetics and molecular biology, behavior, mathematics, anthropology, chemistry, bioengineering and biophysics.
To meet the goal of diversity in the biomedical workforce, the MARC Program offers traineeships to students who are interested in research in these exciting areas of science.
MARC Program is intended for undergraduate students who have distinguished themselves academically and show potential in their ability to conduct original research. Appointment as a MARC trainee brings many benefits and responsibilities, including:
- The opportunity to conduct original research and interact with professors and graduate students
- Assistance with tuition and fees
- A monthly stipend to assist with living expenses while conducting research
- A weekly one-credit hour class designed specifically for the MARC Program that emphasizes practical skills and opportunities for a research career
- A computer/study room exclusively for the use of MARC trainees
- The opportunity to interact with outstanding researchers from other institutions through seminars and workshops
- Opportunities and instruction on how to present research through oral and poster presentations
- Funding to attend national research conferences present their research
- Participation in summer research internships at institutions nationwide
- Assistance in exploring and applying to post-baccalaureate programs, including graduate and MD/PhD
Trainees are appointed to the MARC Program for twelve months. They must be enrolled as full-time students and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Trainees may be reappointed for a second year provided they have maintained the program eligibility criteria.
Students from underrepresented groups who plan to pursue a graduate program of study in biomedical research (PhD or MD/PhD) should consider applying to this program. Full-time students who have completed 59 credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply.
Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans and Pacific Islanders should strongly consider applying to the MARC Program.
Link to additional resources:
American Indian Resource Guide (PDF)
Summer Programs
Applications are not being accepted for the 2009-10 academic year for the MARC Program.
MARC Program
School of Life Sciences Enrichment Program (SOLSEP)
Arizona State University
PO BOX 874701
Tempe, AZ 85287- 4701
(480) 965-5369
Email: sols-marc@asu.edu