UNCF / Merck

UNCF/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships

This fellowship helps African American graduate students complete coursework, conduct research, and prepare the dissertation required for a doctoral degree in the biomedically relevant life or physical sciences and engineering.

Award

Up to $53,500

Deadline

Rolling / varies

Level

Graduate

Status

Rolling

Life sciencesPhysical sciencesEngineering

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Application effort
Low (no essay or letters listed)
Who can apply
Graduate students

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Who is eligible

  • Must be African American (Black)
  • Enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree program majoring in a life science, physical science, or engineering (M.D./Ph.D. candidates are eligible)
  • Engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research, and must successfully complete all qualifying exams by September 1
  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

What you'll need

  • Present a progress report of research work during the last half of the fellowship tenure
  • Submit a two-page research summary of fellowship research and an updated Curriculum Vitae at the end of the fellowship tenure

How to apply

  • Apply online through the official UNCF Merck Science Initiative portal at http://umsi.uncf.org/sif
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