The MADURA Program - Mentorship for Advancing Diversity in Undergraduate Research on Aging is a training opportunity funded by the NIH National Institute on Aging (Steven Edland, PI; R25 AG066504)

For whom? 

• UC San Diego undergraduates who are underrepresented in a health, medical, or STEM majors. 
• Sophomore level graduates or beyond may apply
• Students must have an interest in careers in Aging or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) research or clinical services 
• Students in Medical, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (MSTEM) majors are especially encouraged to apply.
• Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Additional Eligibility Requirements

 What? 

• 8 hours/week of paid research experiences, with UC San Diego faculty researchers focused on Aging and/or Alzheimer’s disease topics. Students will be matched with research projects most closely aligned with their interests, and academic goals.
• 2 hours/week of paid, faculty-led Group training and mentorship support, from UC San Diego Professors every Friday, 2:00 to 4:00pm in person on School of Medicine campus (Required for all student participants.) 

Why? 

• To support academic and medical success and degree completion
• To increase applications for graduate studies in Aging and Alzheimer’s research-related fields
• To increase participation in Aging and Alzheimer’s-related MSTEM clinical careers
• To improve diversity in aging and Alzheimer disease (AD) studies 

When?

• The application window for the 2024-2025 academic year will be open May 1st - July 1st, 2024.

Students, download this flyer for more info.

Faculty, download this flyer for more info. 

Still have questions?

Contact Program Director Dr. Sheri Thompson using the information below:

Phone number: (858) 534 -3984

Email:  MADURAprogram@health.ucsd.edu