Enrichment Programs
MARC GatorSTAR
The MARC GatorSTAR program supports selected, full-time juniors and seniors who are from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds who intend to pursue a PhD degree in biomedical or behavioral science-related disciplines. Students who are accepted into the program become GatorSTAR Fellows for their junior and senior years, during which they receive a scholarship, a stipend, and travel support, totaling up to $52,000. Fellows participate in programs to enhance their academic preparation and research skills, and participate in intensive research experiences with UF faculty mentors and faculty mentors at partner institutions throughout the southeast. The GatorSTAR program supports the Fellows through to their graduation with a BS degree in a biomedical or behavioral science-related discipline, and promotes each Fellow’s continuation to a successful career as a research scientist.
This program is funded by an award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to D. Julian and Talline Martins.
SF2UF Bridge to the Baccalaureate Program
The SF2UF Bridge to the Baccalaureate Program is a partnership between Santa Fe College and the University of Florida. The SF2UF Bridge Program seeks to increase the number of SF students from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds who go on to transfer to UF and graduate with bachelor’s degrees in biomedical and behavioral science-related disciplines.
The goal of the SF2UF Bridge program is to support each Fellow’s education, research experience, and professional development. A highlight of the program is that selected students can conduct scientific research in the laboratory of a University of Florida professor as undergraduates while enrolled at Santa Fe College. In addition, SF2UF Bridge supports and enhances the educational experience of all Santa Fe College students through a new course-based undergraduate research experience, through the chemistry and biology tutoring center at SF, through a seminar course (ISC2931: Entering Research in the Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences), and by offering a lecture series at SF College in which active UF scientific investigators share their research with the SF College community at large.
This program is funded by an award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to D. Julian with co-directors Vertigo Moody (Santa Fe College), Talline Martins (UF) and Yenisel Cruz-Almeida (UF).
GATORAADE
The GATORAADE program (Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research For Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Education Program) is a postbaccalaureate training opportunity that aims to expand the pool of researchers and healthcare workers interested in cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
This program is housed in the Department of Neuroscience and is funded by an award form the National Institutes of Health to Andrew Maurer and Karina Alviña. D. Julian is a co-director..
Bioscience Scholars Program
The former Bioscience Scholars program provided a pathway to a five-year, combined B.S. and M.S. degree for low-income students pursuing careers in biotechnology or in other STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines. A key feature of the program was early entry into research. Bioscience Scholars were prepared and nurtured to begin mentored research in their sophomore year, and to continue that research through graduation with an honors BS, a thesis-based MS, and specific training in biotechnology applications.
The Bioscience Scholars Program was funded by an NSF S-STEM award to D. Julian, with co-PIs Colette St. Mary, Rebecca Kimball and Richard Snyder.
Science for Life Program
The former Science for Life Program was a program funded by HHMI to strengthen and transform undergraduate research and interdisciplinary laboratory education in the STEM disciplines at the University of Florida and our partnering institutions. This program is no longer accepting applications for new awards.