NIH MARC
The Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) program provides biomedical research opportunities for honor students.
Number of Students and Funding Amount – 5 students per year (Biomedical students - not pre-med or pre-pharm). 5 students in year one and 10 students in each of the remaining four years. The NIH MARC program will compensate 60% of tuition and fees. Each student will receive approximately $11,172 per year ($931.00 per month x 12 months). In addition, students are also eligible to participate in a summer program and can receive $3,000 travel/ living expenses stipend for their participation.
Student Requirements –
- A sincere interest in pursuing an advanced degree in biomedical science
- Sophomore or above status
- At least a 3.0 GPA
- Major in biology, chemistry or biochemistry, mathematics, computer science, physics, or psychology
Faculty Incentive – Faculty will receive $1500.00 per year for supplies to support undergraduate research projects.
Start/End Dates – June 01, 2008 – May 31, 2013
Website - http://www.xula.edu/chemistry/more.php
Contact Person - Teresa Birdwhistell
504-520-7370
tbirdwhi@xula.edu
NIH RISE
The Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program builds on Xavier’s long history of providing opportunities for underrepresented minority students majoring in the sciences to develop the interest and skills necessary to matriculate in and successfully complete graduate programs in the biomedical sciences.
Number of Students and Funding Amount - 6 students per year (Biomedical students - not pre-med or pre-pharm). Students will receive $11.00 per hour and will work 10 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week for 8 weeks for one summer at Xavier. Students are also required to participate in a full-time research program at a research-intensive institution during their second summer in the Program. Each fall, 6 new students will be chosen for the Program. The Program also supports student travel to national scientific meetings ($1,000 per year).
Student Requirements –
- A sincere interest in pursuing graduate studies leading to an advanced degree in biomedical research
- 2.75 GPA or above
- Majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, computer science, physics, or Mathematics.
Faculty Incentive – Funds are provided to mentors for laboratory supplies ($1,500 per year) for each student.
Start/End Dates – August 15, 2012 – July 31, 2017
Website - http://www.xula.edu/chemistry/more.php
Contact Person - Maryam Foroozesh
504-520-5078
mforooze@xula.edu
NSF EPSCoR RII C2
The Research Infrastructure Improvement Cyber Connectivity (RII C2) program connects Xavier to the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI), a modern, robust cyberinfrastructure environment that enhances research, fosters and facilitates cross-disciplinary collaborations, and integrates research and education across Louisiana. This initiative will close the cyber-infrastructure gap at Xavier and will facilitate active research relationships between Xavier faculty and students and the State’s leading computational and experimental scientists as well as partnerships with major institutions nationally.
Number of Students and Funding Amount – An integral part of the RII C2 program at Xavier is to train undergraduate students in computational research. Funding is requested to support 10 undergraduate students. Three students will work in spring and summer of year one and fall of year two. The remaining seven students will work in fall, spring, and summer of year two.
Students will receive $10/hr and will work 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week in the summer months. Students can receive a total of $7,000.
Student Requirements – None stated
Faculty Incentive – $2,357 is available in year one and $6,375 is available in year two for supplies to support undergraduate research projects.
Start/End Dates – September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012
Website – N/A
Contact Person - Melanie Steen-Sighinolfi
504-520-5445
msteensi@xula.edu
NSF HBCU-UP
The Xavier Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) is an institutional project geared toward increasing the number and quality of underrepresented minority students entering and successfully completing graduate school, as well as increasing the number of highly qualified undergraduate students majoring in science/math education matriculating towards initial teacher certification and the Masters Degree (M.A.T.).
Number of Students and Funding Amount - The program provides stipends for undergraduate students to conduct research (10 hours per week). Freshmen will receive $2,000, Sophomores $3,000, Juniors $4,000, and Seniors $5,000.
YR 1 - 10 Freshman and 5 Sophomores
YR 2 - 10 Freshmen, 10 Sophomores, 5 Juniors
YR 3 - 10 Freshmen, 10 Sophomores, 10 Juniors, 5 Seniors
YR 4 - 10 Freshmen, 10 Sophomores, 10 Juniors, 10 Seniors
YR 5 - 10 Freshmen, 10 Sophomores, 10 Juniors, 10 Seniors
Student Requirements –
- Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, STEM education, pre-med biology, or pre-med chemistry are eligible for HBCU-UP.
- STEM students must have a minimum 2.3 GPA.
- HBCU-UP students must participate in workshops, seminars, study groups and eventually work as a tutor, lab assistant, or research assistant.
- Students participating in MIE, MARC, and RISE are not eligible for HBCU-UP.
- Pre-med Biology and Pre-med Chemistry are not eligible to participate in HBCU-UP.
- This program requires students to pursue graduate careers.
Faculty Incentive - Four STEM faculty members will receive 1/8 release time during the academic year ($5,625 each) to work with STEM undergraduate students on research projects.
Start/End Dates – September 15, 2010 – August 31, 2015
Website - http://www.xula.edu/hbcuup/
Contact Person – Murty Akundi
504-520-7647
makundi@xula.edu
NSF LA-SiGMA
The Louisiana Alliance for Simulation-Guided Materials Applications (LA-SiGMA) is a statewide partnership that serves to develop common computational tools for the study of multi-scale phenomena in three Science Driver areas of current strength in the State, and of substantial technological and economic importance: (1) correlated electronic materials, (2) energy materials, and (3) bio molecular materials.
Number of Students and Funding Amount – The program provides funding for 5 undergraduate students per year to participate in computational materials research projects. Each student will receive approximately $6,800 per year. All 5 students are also eligible to participate in a summer REU program at LSU and can receive $4,500 in stipends for their participation.
Student Requirements – None stated
Faculty Incentive – Salary support is provided for the following faculty: Cheryl Stevens, Vladimir Kolesnichenko, Galina Goloverda, and Lamar Meda. Funding for research supplies is also provided in the amount of $6,674 annually.
Start/End Dates – September 01, 2010 - September 30, 2015
Website - http://www.institute.loni.org/lasigma/
Contact Person - Cheryl Stevens
504-520-7377
cklein@xula.edu
NSF LS-LAMP
Xavier is a member of the Louis Stokes – Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-LAMP), a statewide, coordinated program aimed at increasing the number of minority students completing baccalaureate degrees in STEM and subsequently going on to graduate school.
Number of Students and Funding Amount - The program funds a total of 8 undergraduate students to conduct mentored undergraduate research projects. Student stipends are provided in the amount of $3,000 per student. Students are required to work 10 hours per week.
Student Requirements – Students should have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Faculty Incentive - Each faculty mentor will be allotted $1,200 to purchase laboratory supplies to support the work of their LAMP student
Start/End Dates – September 1, 2010 – August 31, 2015
Website - No Xavier site yet
Main site - http://www.ls-lamp.org/
Contact Person - Murty Akundi
504-520-7647
makundi@xula.edu
NSF PREM
The Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) project is a research and educational partnership between NYU and Xavier that builds on existing linkages between the two universities, while significantly strengthening the materials research and education program at Xavier.
Number of Students and Funding Amount - Five PREM students receive a minimum of $5,000 scholarship per year plus $4,000 in stipend for doing research during the summer for 10 weeks. In addition, students are provided an additional stipend up to $1,000 which can be used for supplies such as books, etc.
Student Requirements –
- Interest in pursuing graduate studies leading to an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in chemistry, physics, or engineering with focus in materials research.
- Freshman or above status
- At least a 2.7 GPA in math and sciences for current Xavier students
- Major in chemistry ( A.C.S. certified), physics (BS), or dual degree engineering
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
Faculty Incentive – 18.75% release time is provided for three faculty members per academic year. Summer research support is also provided for two months for two faculty members (including PI).
Start/End Dates – September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2014
Website - http://www.xula.edu/prem/index.php
Contact Person - Lamar Meda
504-520-5324
lmeda@xula.edu
NSF REU
The Xavier Research Experience for Undergraduates site will provide a 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduate students in the areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The target group of students will be those who are interested in exploring research-oriented careers but have not yet had the opportunity to participate in research, especially rising sophomores.
Number of Students and Funding Amount - 8 students will participate in this program each year. Students will be paid $5,000 for the ten-week session ($12.50 hourly, 40 hours/week). As needed, students will receive financial support for travel to New Orleans, on-campus housing and the meal plan.
Student Requirements –
- Students who are currently in their freshman or sophomore year are especially encouraged to apply.
- Students will be selected based on their potential to become researchers, as well as how well the student’s interests match available projects.
- The target GPA for applicants who are currently freshmen is 3.5 on a 4-point scale and 3.0 for current sophomores and juniors.
- Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Faculty Incentive – $1,000 per student for supplies and chemicals
Start/End Dates – June 01, 2010 – May 31, 2013; The 2011 summer program will run May 23 - July 29, 2011.
Website - http://www.xula.edu/reu/index.php
Contact Person - Kathleen Morgan
504-520-5252
kmmorgan@xula.edu
NSF URM
The Tulane/Xavier Undergraduate Research Mentoring (URM) project, “Enhancing Diversity in Environmental Biology (EDEB),” serves to recruit and mentor underrepresented minority undergraduate students from Xavier and Tulane Universities and prepare them to gain admission, to successfully matriculate, and to complete graduate programs in environmental biology.
Number of Students and Funding Amount – The program will support a total of 32 Xavier and Tulane students (including approximately 4-6 Xavier students each year). Students will receive a $12,000 stipend as well as $2,000 in travel funding to attend a national research conference in their second year in the program and $890 in GRE training expenses.
Student Requirements –
- Freshman and 1st semester sophomore level students majoring in the STEM disciplines
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- U.S. citizenship
- Premed students are ineligible
Faculty Incentive – Faculty Mentors will receive $1,400 per year to cover the cost of travel to a national research conference. Mentors will also receive $500 per semester/per student for supplies.
Start/End Dates – 1/1/2009 – 12/31/2013
Website – http://cbr.tulane.edu/edeb/
Contact Person - Syed Muniruzzaman
504-520-6791
smuniruz@xula.edu
Title III/Mellon CUR
The Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) is designed to facilitate student exposure to academic research through mentoring relationships with Xavier faculty. Students collaborate on research projects, participate in a Festival of Scholars, and publish results through an online student journal, XULAneXUS.
Number of Students and Funding Amount – CUR grants are highly variable and do not require standardized format. Each grant must pay at least one student. Incentives are based according to proposed amount in each grant.
Student Requirements – *Variable*
Faculty Incentive – *Variable*
Start/End Dates – Start dates are Spring, Summer, and often Fall
Website - http://www.xula.edu/cur/
Contact Person - Gary Donaldson
504-520-7408
gdonalds@xula.edu
