What U-RISE Scholars Do and Receive:

• Partner with a faculty mentor and perform research in their lab for up to two years.
• Attend, and present research at, national professional conferences all over the country.
• Obtain honors credit by enrolling in a special U-RISE research and graduate-school-preparation course each semester.
• Meet outstanding researchers from leading institutions and graduate programs.
• Participate in summer research at leading institutions (Harvard, Stanford, the Mayo clinic, National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins University, etc.) around the country.
• Receive a stipend and financial support to facilitate collaborative research.
• Receive extensive mentoring and academic support.
• Receive valuable training in Research Ethics and Applied Statistics with R.

What Students are Saying:

• “I found community in URISE!   These 2 years were a blast! My undergrad journey wouldn't be the some without this program.”
• “The overall support from the cohort, my mentor, the faculty have made an impact on my self-perception as a scientist.”
• Loved the stats, guest speakers, and talks about RCR. It's so important for cohort members to bond to get through a rigorous program like U-RISE.”
• “Thank you so much for all your never ending support and hard work for this program! I know us seniors are truly grateful for the experience.”

 Who Can Apply?

• Passionate students from any college on campus
• Juniors and Senior undergraduate students with two years prior to graduation
• Must be currently enrolled in at least 15 credits and must have completed 60 credit hours.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2
• Students interested in enhancing their research training in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences in preparation to enter doctorate research programs

For more information,  contact the Program Manager, Dr. Terrel Gallaway.  tgallaway@nmsu.edu

To apply, complete this form in the early spring: 

U-RISE APPLICATION