The MARC GatorSTAR program is a research program that supports undergraduate students who are from an under-represented group and want to pursue a PhD degree in biomedical or behavioral science-related disciplines. This program was established at UF in 2016 and is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes of Health (NIGMS/NIH). The program is not intended to support students who plan to pursue only a professional degree (such as MD, DO, DDS, DMD, or DVM), although students who plan to earn a PhD degree in combination with a professional degree will be considered.
Students who are accepted into the program become GatorSTAR undergraduate fellows for their junior and senior years, during which they receive 60% of their tuition, a stipend of approximately $1,100 per month, and travel support. Fellows participate in programs to enhance their academic preparation and research skills, and participate in intensive research experiences with UF faculty mentors and with faculty mentors at partner institutions.
Use the links at left to learn more about the MARC GatorSTAR program’s objectives and goals, the program’s components, and the tuition, stipend and travel support provided to our MARC GatorSTAR fellows.