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
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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
Sources & verification
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- http://umsi.uncf.org/sif
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