NIH was undergoing a process to assess whether pending awards perpetuate current agency priorities, and we were advised to cease U-RISE project activities as of the current budget period end date of 3/31/2025. Thus, U-RISE at Cal State LA became inactive. Subsequently, a termination notice was issued. However, most recently, we have been informed of a reinstatement of the U-RISE program. We will reopen the U-RISE application and resume program activities as soon as we have received the official notice of award.
The U-RISE program at Cal State LA will significantly increase the participation of undergraduate students in biomedical research leadership positions. The project will identify and develop creativity and intellectual talents of motivated trainees from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research and strengthen their academic and research credentials through 1) mentored research, 2) entering research curriculum, 3) faculty mentor training in inclusivity, and 4) building scientific identity with community, so that they are highly competitive for admission to and success in top Ph.D. programs.
U-RISE Program
Contact Information
Dr. Krishna Foster
Dr. Edith Porter
