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Interested in pursuing a doctoral degree? Not sure where to start?
The ASEMS STARS Program is welcoming applicants to be a part of their research and mentorship year-long program, including the summer!
The ASEMS Scholar Training Academy for Research in STEM (STARS) is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for ASEMS students who come from backgrounds underrepresented in graduate education and who have interest in pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD), Master’s degree (MS, MA, MPH, etc.), or professional degree (MD, DVM, DO, etc.). Funded through a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, ASEMS STARS recruits students in the STEM fields, supports the development of skills necessary to excel in their academic studies, and provides assistance in gaining admission to an advanced degree program.
What is the program structure?
- First Fall: Applications are due in mid-November.
- First Spring: Accepted students must enroll in EDL 396B: Topics in Educational Leadership (3 units).
- First Summer: Students are enrolled in two 3-unit courses: GRAD 495: Professional Writing and GRAD 492: Directed Research. As part of GRAD 492, students will work with a UArizona faculty mentor on a small-scale research project in their field of study. Students also complete GRE preparation workshops and are highly encouraged to take the GRE during this term. Students are paid a $6,000 summer research stipend and summer tuition (6 units total) and registration fees are waived.
- Second Fall: Students must enroll in GRAD 496A: The Application Process (1 unit).
- Second Spring: Students must enroll in GRAD 496B: Surviving Graduate/Professional School (1 unit).
Who is eligible to apply?
- Class Status: Rising junior or senior student at the University of Arizona
- Post-Grad Goals: Interested in pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s, PhD) or professional degree (MD, DVM, DO, etc)
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0+
Need help with your application? Reach out to an Undergraduate Research Ambassador (URA) on how to craft a competitive application to this program by emailing undergradresearch@arizona.edu or making a 1:1 appointment with an URA.
Ready to apply? Apply on the UROC application portal, and check the "ASEMS STARS" along with any other programs you are interested in applying to. Students can apply to as many UROC programs as they prefer with only one application! The application deadline is in Friday, November 1st, 11:59 PM AZ Time. No letters of recommendation are required to apply!
Questions? Please contact Leah Callovini at lcallovini@arizona.edu.