Amount: $20,000
Deadline: March 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Offers scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical research careers. Includes paid research at NIH.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: Financial need, Underrepresented in biomedical research
- Enrolled in an accredited 4-year undergraduate program
- Commitment to conducting biomedical research at NIH after graduation
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial aid documentation
Timeline
Opens December, deadline March. Interviews in May/June, winners announced July.
Tips
Emphasize your passion for research and how your background informs your scientific pursuits. Clearly demonstrate financial need.