The UNCF*Merck Science Initiative is an innovative approach that
creates opportunities in the biological, chemical and engineering
sciences for African American students throughout the country.

UNDERGRADUATE

Science Research Scholarships

  •  Scholarships up to $25,000
  •  Internship opportunities
  •  Mentoring and networking opportunities
  •  Eligibility: College juniors, science or engineering majors, 3.3 GPA

GRADUATE

Science Research Dissertation Fellowships

  •  Fellowships up to $53,500
  •  Mentoring and networking opportunities
  •  Eligibility: Ph.D. or equivalent degree candidates engaged in dissertation research in the biological, chemical or engineering fields

POSTDOCTORAL

Science Research Fellowships

  •  Fellowships up to $92,000
  •  Mentoring and networking opportunities
  •  Eligibility: Ph.D. or equivalent degree recipients in the biological,chemical or engineering fields

APPLY ON-LINE UNCF.org/umsi

Submit by December 5, 2013

T 202 810 0331

F 202 234 0225

E uncfmerck@uncf.org