Training the Future Biologists
Comprehensive training programs and opportunities for underrepresented students to diversify the biomedical research workforce.
Why Participate?
The UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences established the Outreach, Research Training and Minority Science Programs (MSP) in 2000 to increase the number and academic excellence of underrepresented (UR) groups being trained as the next generation of biomedical research scientists. In the last ten years, MSP has supported over 300 undergraduate UR students in the following:
Benefits of Participation in the MSP
- Early exposure to research in the biological sciences;
- Development of critical thinking skills;
- Laboratory skills training;
- Mentored research training by world class faculty at UCI;
- Paid year-round and summer research training and internships;
- Academic advising, dedicated mentoring and career development;
- Training in scientific communication;
- Travel to national conferences to present scientific discoveries;
- Access to a national network of mentors and resource programs;
- Guidance through the process of applying to PhD programs;
- Cohesive community of MSP students, faculty and alumni; and
- Facilitated transition from community college, baccalaureate to Ph.D. careers in biomedical research.
Dedicated to Excellence
MSP has established a campuswide, regional and national network of committed faculty and resource programs to facilitate the transition from high school through community college, baccalaureate and master’s degrees to Ph.D. careers in biomedical research. MSP also develops relationships with community colleges and K-12 schools and other institutions of higher education, to prepare prospective students for the educational opportunities offered by the School. MSP include:
Broadening Research Achievement in Neurosciences (BRAiN)
