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SPECIALIZING IN FUTURES HISTORICALLY AMERICAN. UNIQUELY CARIBBEAN. GLOBALLY INTERACTIVE. Description The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program promotes excellence in careers leading to a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Marine Biology. The MARC Research Traineeship Program is highly selective and funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ECS Scholars supported by MARC must be interested in a career in biomedical research, work closely with faculty mentors on research projects, complete a challenging curriculum, and fulfil specific responsibilities as determined by the program. Eligibility To be a MARC trainee, a student must:  Be enrolled full time at UVI as Junior or Senior  Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Be a US citizen or permanent resident  Major in mathematics, chemistry, biology, marine biology, computer science, or psychology  Be interested in a career in biomedical research Benefits The benefits of being a MARC trainee include:  $3,000 scholarship towards tuition and fees; 60% of costs over $3,000 are also paid  A monthly competitive stipend  Work with the mentor on research project; supplies provided  Travel to scientific meetings (must present at ABRCMS)  Special workshops to help in applying to graduate schools and special summer programs  Funding to work with off-island mentors during the summer Contact Teresa Turner, PhD Director of MARC and RISE Programs Email: tturner@uvi.edu Tel.: 340-693-1382 Fax: 340-693-1245 NIH MARC is part of the Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Program and funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ECS Mission The mission of the Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Program is to increase research training and promote excellence for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), including psychology, & nursing students at the University of the Virgin Islands. ECS Goals  Increase the number of students majoring in STEM  Better prepare students in STEM disciplines for post grad careers  Support faculty research by providing funding opportunities for research on and off campus  Provide funding for undergraduate student research  Provide role models for UVI students through the visiting scientists program  Provide for enhanced curriculum through development and adoption of innovative instruction Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Programs College of Science & Mathematics University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas, USVI 00802 Phone: (340) 693-1397 Fax: (340) 693-1245 Email: ecs@uvi.edu NIH MARC PROGRAM