If you are interested in training or research, check out our programs below.
Did you know? SF BUILD enables students from underrepresented groups in science to draw from their unique personal experiences to successfully pursue a career in biomedical research. This includes investigating biomedical research questions relevant to local communities while engaging in “giving back” research and engaging with successful role models and their contributions to local communities to help increase motivation for a career in biomedical research.
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Agents of Change Mentee Program
The AoC Mentorship Program is seeking mentees who will learn from the mentors in our leadership program. Students will be empowered in health and biomedical fields by being connected with experienced student guides who can provide navigation and support throughout their academic journey.
Applications are due by July 31, 2025.
Reviews will begin on July 7 and continue on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.
Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Agents of Change (AoC) Merck Fellows Program - Nominations and Renewals
The AoC Fellows Program provides funding opportunities for students who are engaged in biomedical research projects that impact community health. Open to undergrads, grads, and post-bacs that have graduated up to 1 year.
Due June 2nd 2025
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Agents of Change Leaders Program
The AoC Leaders Program seeks 4 leaders for our pilot year program. We are piloting a peer mentorship program that will leverage the navigational skills of our students to support other students in the health and biomedical pathways. Please see application for more details. Feel free to email Carol Umanzor with any questions at cumanzor@sfsu.edu
Agents of Change (AoC) Travel Award
The AoC Travel Award is a $2,000 award to support SF State students currently involved in community engaged biomedical research projects who will be presenting their research at a research conference.
Applications are currently closed. Applicants can check back in July to see if the opportunity reopens, depending on funding availability.
Agents of Change (AoC) SF BUILD Merck Scholarship
The AoC SF BUILD Merck Scholarship provides an academic scholarship for students who are engaged in biomedical research projects that impact access to community health. Open only to enrolled grad and undergrad students.
Deadline for Spring 2024 was on February 12, 2024.
SF BUILD Márquez-Magaña Trailblazer Scholarship
SF BUILD proudly announces the Márquez-Magaña Trailblazer Scholarship, honoring Dr. Leticia Márquez-Magaña's thirty-year legacy of transformative biomedical research and her lasting impact on the scientific community.
Due December 2nd
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CIRCLE Training Program
Open to senior undergrads, post-bacs, and graduate students. The goal of the CRC training program is to prepare a more diverse pool of applicants for the clinical research enterprise.
Applications are now closed for the CIRCLE Training Program.
Past Programs
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