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MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) NC A&T

Award Number: T34GM083980
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2008
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2025

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MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) NC A&T - Abstract. As the largest public HBCU in the nation, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) trains a large number of underrepresented minority (URM) students in STEM. Through strategic planning aligned with NC A&T’s Pre-eminence 2020, there has been tremendous transformation of the research infrastructure at the university, including the hiring of talented new faculty with research programs in the biomedical sciences. This has created an environment that is highly conducive to the mentoring of students at all levels. The current MARC U-STAR program has leveraged the existing infrastructure to enhance the training of MARC Scholars. With university support, the MARC program has 1) created cross disciplinary teams of faculty mentors in participating departments at NC A&T; 2) designed courses that offer authentic research experiences in the classroom; 3) developed academic enhancement activities; and 4) developed professional development programs for MARC Scholars. These initiatives, coupled with feedback from a program evaluator and an advisory board consisting of faculty mentors and MARC alumni, have ensured that the program has continued to evolve in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the students while incorporating new ideas to advance the goals of the program. As a result, over 70% of MARC Scholars have enrolled in PhD programs at R1 institutions with a >70% retention rate over the last 5 years. In the current MARC U-STAR renewal application, we seek to build on the successes of the past 9 years through the continued development of the MARC U-STAR Scholars program at NC A&T. The NC A&T MARC U-STAR program will provide integrated academic and research training experiences for 36 highly competitive students who are committed to obtaining doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences. To recruit talented, highly motivated students to the program, we have developed a robust strategy that leverages existing resources to broaden the pool of students interested in biomedical research. This strategy, which builds upon recent initiatives to integrate course-based research opportunities into key 100- and 200-level courses in the Biology and Chemistry curricula, is designed both to identify students who are intrinsically motivated and to inspire them to consider careers in research. MARC Scholars will benefit from initiatives designed to promote their academic success and their development as researchers. The MARC U-STAR program has 3 objectives: 1) To help MARC scholars develop and sustain records of academic excellence through participation in targeted academic enrichment and academic support programs; 2) To promote continuous advancement in the research competency of MARC Scholars through participation in progressively enhanced research training experiences; and 3) To develop critical thinking and communication skills among MARC scholars through engagement with the primary biomedical research literature and effective communication of science discoveries to the lay and scientific communities via oral and written presentations. These activities will be implemented by a committed team of faculty mentors at NC A&T and partner R1 institutions. A Research Mentor Liaison will coordinate the mentoring activities and work with the program evaluator to ensure continuous assessment of program activities. The requested funds will ensure successful training of URM students with the knowledge, skills and dedication required to successfully complete doctoral programs in the biomedical sciences, ultimately leading to a more diverse biomedical research workforce.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2024	2022	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	15	5/27/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $446,347 )
2022	2022	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	15	9/9/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$418,561
2022	2022	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	15	5/30/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$27,786
														Subtotal = $446,347

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $442,770 )
2021	2021	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	14	5/26/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$442,770
														Subtotal = $442,770

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $439,193 )
2020	2020	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	13	6/1/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2020	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	13	5/14/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$439,193
														Subtotal = $439,193

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $435,774 )
2019	2019	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	12	5/10/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$435,774
2019	2018	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	11	3/11/2019	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$120,866
2019	2017	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BLDG STE 418 221 DOWDY ADM BLDG	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	3/11/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$120,866
														Subtotal = $435,774

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $432,352 )
2018	2018	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BDLG STE 418	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	11	4/19/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$429,086
2018	2018	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST DOWDY BDLG STE 418	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	11	5/23/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$3,266
														Subtotal = $432,352

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $308,743 )
2017	2017	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601EMARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	10	4/27/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$305,749
2017	2017	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601EMARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	10	7/18/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$2,994
2017	2016	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601EMARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	9	1/28/2017	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$109,820
2017	2015	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601EMARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	1/28/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$109,820
														Subtotal = $308,743

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $415,568 )
2016	2016	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	9	5/9/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$415,568
														Subtotal = $415,568

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $412,717 )
2015	2015	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	4/15/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$412,717
														Subtotal = $412,717

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $370,887 )
2014	2014	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	7	5/8/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$370,887
														Subtotal = $370,887

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $368,420 )
2013	2013	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	6	5/20/2013	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$368,420
														Subtotal = $368,420

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $430,968 )
2012	2012	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	5/29/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$430,968
														Subtotal = $430,968

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $368,371 )
2011	2011	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	5/25/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$368,371
														Subtotal = $368,371

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $425,058 )
2010	2010	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	5/27/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$425,058
														Subtotal = $425,058

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $753,219 )
2009	2009	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support	003	2	9/15/2009	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$329,560
2009	2009	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	2	6/17/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$211,830
2009	2009	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	2	7/13/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2009	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	5/14/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$211,829
														Subtotal = $753,219

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $211,125 )
2008	2008	NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 EAST MARKET STREET	GREENBORO	NC	27411		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	5/30/2008	NEW	$211,125
														Subtotal = $211,125

Grand Total All Awards = $6,261,512

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MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) NC A&T

Award Number: T34GM083980

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2008

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2025

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