MARC: Maximizing Access to Research Careers
The MARC-WSU program is an NIH-funded unique opportunity for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds to embark on a two-year program of scientific research, leadership development, and graduate-school preparation.
All MARC-WSU students:
- Receive stipend and partial-tuition coverage for two years
- Gain valuable research experience
- Get a 10-week summer research experience at a research-intensive university
- Attend a national scientific meeting
- Experience academic, career, and personal guidance
- Pursue a career in biomedical research
Financial Support Includes:
- $13,368 stipend for junior and senior years (final two years of baccalaureate program)
- 60% of college tuition/fees paid by MARC-WSU (junior and senior years)
- A paid (transportation included) 10-week summer research experience at a research-intensive institution
- Travel expenses to present research at national meetings
Opportunities to Gain Research Experience:
- Research training with outstanding faculty at WSU
- Research Skills I-IV classes
- Assistance in applying for biomedical and/or behavioral graduate programs
Meet Our Students
Learn about our 2022-23 cohort of MARC-WSU scholars and what attracted them to the MARC-WSU program.