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MARC U-STAR Program

The MARC Research Scholars program at the University of North Dakota is an NIH-NIGMS funded research training scholarship program for high achieving junior students.

Our program is designed to support students through their undergraduate graduation.

Application Requirements

  • GPA > 3.0
  • Majoring in the sciences (e.g., Psychology, Biology, Nursing, Nutrition, Engineering or Aerospace Sciences)
  • Goal to pursue graduate study
Application

We are not accepting applications at this time. New program and application information will be posted when details are determined.

Benefits of Being a MARC U-STAR Scholar

MARC U-STAR Scholars receive a number of valuable benefits, including:

  • 60% of tuition and fees paid during the Junior and Senior years
  • Stipend of $1,114/month x 12 months
  • Funds for Approved Travel to Scientific Meetings
  • Academic and Research Advising 
  • Research Learning Community Activities 
  • Mentored Summer Research Experience (Paid Housing, Travel & Per Diem)
  • Advisement for Applying to Graduate School

MARC U-STAR Scholar Expectations

MARC U-STAR Scholars are held to high academic and ethical standards. The following are the expectations and guidelines for MARC U-STAR Scholars at UND.

Academic Year Research Mentoring

  • Scholars will spend Fall and Spring semesters working with a full-time research mentor. Scholars will interview 3 potential mentors for a potential match.
  • Formal Research Mentoring begins the first week of October.
  • The rate of pay is $1,114 per month, for up to 10 hours of work with a research mentor per week.
  • MARC Scholars are expected to submit one peer-review manuscript for publication or give one Research Presentation during each academic year within the MARC U-STAR program.

Summer Research Experience

  • MARC trainees will spend 8-10 weeks working with a full-time research mentor during the summer months within a research intensive environment.
  • MARC Scholars give one Research Presentation and submit one peer-reviewed manuscript for publication following the 8-10 week Summer Research Experience.

 MARC U-STAR Team

These are the faculty and staff who facilitate the MARC U-STAR program at UND.

Glenda Lindseth
Ph.D., R.N., F.A.D.A., F.A.A.N.
Professor
  • glenda.lindseth@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4506
  • CNPD Building Room 380C
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9025
Brian Helland
Research Assistant
  • brian.helland@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4299
  • CNPD Building Room 380F
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9025

MARC U-STAR Advisory Committee

F. Richard Ferraro
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor
  • f.ferraro@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2414
  • Columbia Hall Room 2921
    Grand Forks ND 58203-8380
Naima Kaabouch
Professor
  • naima.kaabouch@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4460
  • Upson II Room 366D
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7165
David James Delene
PhD
Research Professor
  • david.delene@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4847
  • Clifford Hall Room 420
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9006
Shanon Casperson, Ph.D.
USDA Human Nutrition Research Center

    This program is funded by NIH-NIGMS Grant 1T34GM122835-01 (06/01/2017 – 05/30/2022)

    UND MARC U-STAR
    Northern Plains Center for Behavioral Research, Room 380C
    430 Oxfod St Stop 9025
    Grand Forks, ND 58202-9025
    P 701.777.4506
    F 701.777.4096
    glenda.lindseth@UND.edu

     

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