Purpose

The Undergraduate Research Award is presented to an undergraduate student interested in research that prepares them for graduate training, or as a springboard to employment in science and health research fields, including scientific outreach and medical education. 

Application Content

The application package should include:

• Application materials include:
  • CV ( NIH four-page biosketch format preferred)
  • Research statement (1 page)
  • Description of project and future career ambitions (1 page)
  • Transcripts

Additional Materials:

• Letter of support from supervisor/mentor; include a statement outlining research environment. (Mentor will be required to upload the document using the portal)

Eligibility

• Student is from a low socio-economic/wealth background, first generation students, individuals who bring geographic diversity or individuals from under-resourced communities, among other hardships. 
• Student is in good standing at the university

Funding

$5,000 for each student awarded and will be administered by the host institution.  Awards will consist of a $3,000 research stipend and up to $2,000 reimbursable travel support to offset travel expenses to attend the AAA annual conference, must submit an abstract to the Annual Meeting to be eligible for travel support.  AAA membership dues and Annual Meeting registration waived in the year awarded.