URISE

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Are you an undergraduate interested in biomedical, behavioral, social, clinical, or translational research? URISE might be the program for you! Learn more below and join our interest form to be notified when our application opens in Winter term 2025.

What is URISE?

  • URISE (Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement) is a comprehensive NIH-funded research training program for undergraduates from backgrounds historically underrepresented in careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, clinical, and translational research. 
  • URISE is a two-year program that provides: a long-term research internship at OHSU; faculty mentoring: research skills workshops; professional development seminars; monthly stipend (~$1200/mo); 50% tuition remission; summer research travel and conference travel funding. 
  • The goal of URISE is to prepare undergraduates for competitive applications to post-graduate opportunities and, ultimately, successful scientific careers. 

URISE Candidates

  • Ideal candidates for URISE are current students (with two more years of study at PSU) who demonstrate an eagerness to pursue scientific research and have potential to excel with our program supports and opportunities. 
  • Students already considering graduate school are encouraged to apply as well as those who want to explore a possible research career through hands-on experience with a research team. 

Last updated on: March 18, 2024