To improve their performance, participation and success in the Ph.D./RISE Program, selected trainees receive the following benefits:

Financial support

• Salary of $20,000 per year

• Paid tuition and fees

• Lab supplies allowance of $2,000 per year

Networking opportunities

• Paid travel to attend one domestic, scientific conference per year (up to $1,500)

• Participation in :

  • Biomedical seminars

  • Lunch with the speaker

  • Open house

  • Research day

  • Local scientific conferences

Mentoring

• A structured mentoring team comprised of a faculty advisor, a research mentor and a student peer mentor to provide advice, support and guidance as needed.

• Orientation activities

Professional development

• English language writing course

• Training and workshops on:

  • Scientific writing (abstracts, posters, fellowships, etc.)

  • Creating/updating CV

  • maintaining Lab notebook

  • Using PubMed and Reference Manager

  • Presentation skills

  • Scientific career options

  • Issues in science (bioethics, animal care and use, etc.)

• Professional Skills Lab