The MARC Biomedical Scholars Scholarship (R)

The MARC Program provides financial support (tuition scholarships and paid research experiences) for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research. The program is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is the first such program at ECU. The MARC Program will select four students each year and provide mentored research experiences (at the Brody School of Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine, or the College of Arts and Sciences), professional development workshops, faculty and peer mentoring, guidance for applying to graduate school, and attendance at scientific meetings. MARC Scholars will join a local and nationwide community of students and faculty that provides support for students as they prepare and gain the skillset necessary for a career in biomedical research. Areas of research focus include: Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Cell Biology and Genetics, Neuroscience, and Physiology. If you have ever dreamed of a career where you reimagine scientific strategies and build the knowledge base that will provide new cures, vaccines, and therapies to benefit human health, then this program is for you. We are here to help you jumpstart your career as a biomedical scientist!

Students must have two years (4 semesters) remaining on their course program of study (i.e., rising Juniors, anticipated graduation date May 2027) and must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA. Priority given to students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Neuroscience intending to apply for graduate programs (PhD or MD/PhD) in biomedical sciences. To be considered for this scholarship, you may be asked to meet with a committee for an in person interview.