BUILD EXITO homepage BUILD EXITO Creating a Successful Pathway to Research After serving students at Portland State University and partner institutions for 10 years, BUILD EXITO is in its final year of grant funding. Consequently, we are no longer able to accept new students into our program. However, our BUILD EXITO team continues to support undergraduate research at PSU through other programs. We have established the Center for Internship, Mentoring, and Research (CIMR) to serve as a hub for undergraduate research training and internship programs. We encourage students to contact CIMR to explore ongoing opportunities at PSU. An innovative approach to undergraduate research training BUILD EXITO is an undergraduate research training program that supports students on their pathway to become scientific researchers. The BUILD EXITO Model aims to identify students early in their college career and engage them in finding solutions to today's major health problems. Learn more about BUILD EXITO BUILD EXITO STORIES DHALE LARSEN POSADAS EXITO Alumni MOTU SIPELLI EXITO Alumni MARIA DIZON EXITO Alumni MEDINA LAMKIN EXITO Alumni EXITO by the Numbers 82.1% Retention Rate 9 EXITO Partner Colleges 610 Student Served 153 Unique Research Learning Comms 305 Undergrads Placed in Labs Get to Know EXITO Student Scholar Research Our Research Communities Resources for Students Learn about our model Meet Our Partners Student Scholar Research EXITO Scholars and Alumni are passionate and committed to making the world a more just and equitable place. They take a variety of pathways as they pursue their goals, learn more about their incredible research and accomplishments! Our Research Communities Our Research Learning Communities (RLCs) provide hands-on research experiences for students on established and innovative research projects. Students spend 18 months working in their RLCs with a research mentor to guide them. Resources for Students Interested in knowing more about applying to EXITO or looking for resources as a current Scholar? We have you covered. Learn about our model Our model provides a highly scaffolded approach to training undergraduates interested in research careers through mentoring, integrated curriculum, a supportive environment, and hands-on research. Meet Our Partners BUILD EXITO is committed to building effective partnerships with institutions and organizations both locally and nationwide. Previous Next Thanks to Exito, I feel confident to call myself a female scientist and researcher -something I never imagined I would be able to say. I am now educated, supported, and fully prepared to achieve every goal that I have set my mind to." -EXITO Alumnus Pilot Project Resources Meet our Faculty and Staff Contact Us Twitter Facebook Linked In Instagram Updated on: April 21, 2025