What is MARC U*STAR?

The Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U*STAR) is sponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). MARC U*STAR provides underrepresented students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics or engineering science opportunities to complete research training and work alongside faculty mentors in the biomedical sciences. Undergraduate students participating in the MARC U*STAR program are provided with academic and research support to prepare them for Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences.