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Josie Torrence presenting her research at PURC

UNCP-RISE is a new program for students who are considering a career in the area of biomedical research.

The goal of this program is to help create a more diverse research work force by working to:

- Prepare UNCP students to be the research scientists of the future

- Support and enhance an atmosphere conducive to undergraduate research in the sciences at UNCP

Students accepted to the RISE program will participate in activities designed to enhance their confidence, academic skills and technical abilities. The benefits include:

  • Hourly wage for participating in program activities
  • Help with difficult “core” courses
  • Hands-on research training
  • Career counseling
  • Interactions with successful biomedical researchers
  • Funds to attend scientific meetings
  • Help with graduate school applications

The UNCP-RISE program is open to students of all classifications * majoring in biology, chemistry, physics or a related field with plans to pursue a graduate degree. Applicants must be US citizens, or permanent residents.

*This program is designed to prepare students for a research career rather than those who plan to attend medical, veterinary, dental or other professional schools.


 For more information please browse the rest of this site or contact the RISE staff .

Robert Poage (Biology)                          
(910) 522-5745     e-mail: bob.poage@uncp.edu
Office : SCI 2112

Sailaja Vallabha (Chemistry&Physics )  
(910) 522-4034     e-mail: sally.vallabha@uncp.edu
Office : SCI 3213

Tom Dooling (Chemistry&Physics)          
(910) 521-6247     e-mail: tom.dooling@uncp.edu
Office: SCI 3101

Deborah Hanmer (Biology)
(910) 521-6744     e-mail: deborah.hanmer@uncp.edu
Office: SCI 2213

Sonda Rogers (RISE Program Assistant)                          
(910) 775-4278     e-mail: sonda.rogers@uncp.edu
Office : SCI 2112

RISE Office Fax # :(910) 522-5754

Minority Opportunity in Research

NIGMS' Division of Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) administers research and research training programs aimed at increasing the number of minority biomedical and behavioral scientists. The RISE program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH),

National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Institute of Health


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Applications are accepted until September 5th.

Click here to download an application
Site Designed/Maintained by | Greg Gullett | Site Last updated : August 22, 2008 ,
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