UNCF Merck Science Initiative

The Financial Support, Experience & Mentoring You Need for a Research Career in the Sciences.

The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative (UMSI) provides undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral support to outstanding African-American students who are pursuing studies and research careers in biological and chemical sciences.

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Welcome to UNCF Merck Science Initiative

UNCF & MERCK team up to offer extraordinary opportunities in Science.

Every year, scholarships and fellowships are awarded through a national competition. Over 500 students & scholars in the biological and chemical sciences have found support, knowledge, careers and advancement.

Awards offer excellent advantages

that get you ahead in your academic life and career:

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Thanks to UNCF and Merck, over 500 students and scholars in biological and chemical sciences have found support, knowledge, careers and advancement. Apply now and join them!

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Undergraduate
Science Research Scholarship Awards
  • Scholarships up to $25,000
  • Two paid internships at Merck Research Laboratories with stipends totalling more than $10,000
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Eligibility: College juniors, science majors, 3.3 GPA
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Graduate
Science Research Dissertation Fellowships
  • Fellowships up to $52,000
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Eligibility: Ph.D. or equivalent degree candidates engaged in dissertation research in biological or chemical research fields
Postdoctoral
Science Research Fellowships
  • Fellowships up to $85,000
  • Mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Eligibility: Ph.D. or equivalent degree recipients in biological or chemical research fields
 
 
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Featured Fellow
Threshia Malcolm

Level: Undergraduate
Major\Research: Biology\Molecular

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