SF BUILD Scholar Program

How does the SF BUILD Scholar Program benefit me as a student?

• SF BUILD will create a community of scholars who will work together to support each other's goals and objectives.

• SF BUILD will help you improve your academic performance, enhance your well-being, and create a strong science identity.

• SF BUILD will increase your competitiveness for employment in the biomedical research workforce. 

• SF BUILD will also provide:

  • Networking opportunities with visiting researchers

  • Professional development

  • Peer mentoring opportunities

  • Research opportunities     

  • Tuition coverage — up to 60% per semester

  • A monthly stipend for research activities — $1,114/month

  • Travel/supplies budget — $1,700/year

Eligibility

• You meet the NIH Guidelines:

  • SF BUILD is funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to enhance the diversity of the biomedical* research careers. Therefore, SF BUILD must follow the relevant NIH rules and guidelines for selecting scholars. Thus, scholars are required to be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and contribute to NIH's interest in diversity. Please click here to review NIH's Notice on Diversity.

• You are an undergraduate student at San Francisco State University
• You are interested in research in the biomedical sciences (example: biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and/or social sciences)
• You are willing to commit to participating in the program from June - August
• You are willing to commit to participating in the program for one or two academic years after the summer session (for example, Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 and/or Fall 2020 - Spring 2022, including Summer 2020)

Applicants do not need prior research experience!

*Biomedical includes biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences (collectively termed "biomedical") 

How to Apply

All applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Application
2. Unofficial transcript
3. 1 Letter of recommendation (required), 2 Letters of recommendation (preferred)
4. If accepted, proof of health insurance

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Questions?

Contact us: 

• Audrey Parangan-Smith, PhD - SF BUILD Assistant Director: audreygp@sfsu.edu

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