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Name of Program:
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NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds)
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Program Web site:
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https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00 |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal
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Eligible Specialties:
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Students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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10 weeks each summer plus 1 year after graduation for each year of support.
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Who Can Apply:
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US Citizen or permanent resident from disadvantaged backgrounds; 3.5 GPA or top 5% of class; commitment to careers in biomedical research.
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Deadline(s):
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Up to $20,000
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Ten weeks of paid lab experience each summer; housing and transportation provided; one year of paid lab experience after graduation for each scholarship year.
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Patricia Cole, Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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Agency name:
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National Institutes of Health
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Address:
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Individuals from Disadvantage Bkgrounds, 2 Center Drive,
Bethesda, MD 20892-0230
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Phone:
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(800) 528-7689
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FAX:
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(301) 480-7430
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E-Mail:
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ugsp@nih.gov
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