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UC MERCED MARC PREP

Award Number: T34GM105548
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2013
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2019

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UC MERCED MARC PREP - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): National statistics clearly indicate a disparity in the number of underrepresented minorities obtaining higher degrees in biomedical/biobehavioral disciplines. Given that the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) is an established Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) with the highest number of Hispanic undergraduates enrolled of any of the 10 UC campuses, UC Merced is ideally situated to realize the greatest benefit from a MARC U*STAR training grant. Data from our campus indicate a justified need to enhance and enrich the quantitative skills of our pre- MARC students via constant supplemental instruction in primarily math and chemistry courses. The establishment of various training programs such as UCLEADS, CAMP and McNair at UC Merced indicates a strong foundation from which to establish a MARC U*STAR program at UC Merced. An advisory board that is constituted by current or previous MARC directors from other UC campuses will greatly facilitate and enhance the establishment of MARC at UC Merced. Furthermore, the current proposal was developed and submitted by a previous NIH trainee, providing a clear indication of the success of NIH training programs. The objectives of our proposal are to: 1) enhance and enrich the scholars' quantitative skills, especially in chemistry and math, through supplemental, peer-tutoring during the pre-MARC developmental phase 2) enhance the scholars' academic capabilities by developing their ability to read and critically analyze the scientific literature, especially peer-reviewed papers, 3) develop the scholars' appreciation for and understanding of the scientific method including developing their ability to apply the scientific method by demonstrating the ability to propose hypothesis-driven, experimental protocols with appropriate controls that solve problems in a logical, stepwise fashion, 4) refine their professional skills set by involving the scholars in multiple opportunities to practice their oral and written skills and to network with other peers, 5) develop the scholars' understanding of and appreciation for their responsible conduct in research through a supplemental RCR training course, and 6) enhance and improve the mentorship, pedagogical and grantsmanship skills of the faculty mentors with the intent that these refinements will result in direct benefits in the advancement of the scholars. Addressing our objectives will allow us to achieve our short- and long-range goals, which are: 1) (short) to ensure that 90% of the MARC scholars and non-scholarship students participating in the program activities submit a graduate school application, with approximately 80% of these students to be accepted into graduate PhD/MD programs in biomedical sciences in the first 5 years of the grant, and 2) (long) over the next 10 years we expect that 90% of our MARC scholars and non-scholarship associates to complete a PhD or joint PhD/MD and pursue a career in biomedical research. Given the low number of students currently pursuing PhDs in biomedical sciences despite the fact that a majority of undergraduates at UC Merced are in biology majors allows us to make a profound impact on our current numbers in a short period. In summary, UC Merced's HSI status, demographics and demonstrated need for enhanced training of its undergraduates makes it an ideal training institution to establish a MARC U*STAR program.


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: 2020 ( Subtotal = -$25,831 )
2020	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95344	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	5	1/9/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$25,831
2020	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95344	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	004	5	3/19/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95344	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	4	12/2/2019	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$68,804
2020	2015	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95344	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	3	12/2/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$68,804
2020	2014	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95344	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	11/27/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = -$25,831

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $150,298 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	5	7/10/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,089
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	5	5/9/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$149,209
2017	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	4	1/23/2017	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$25,286
2017	2015	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED	5200 N LAKE RD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	1/23/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$25,286
														Subtotal = $150,298

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $174,494 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	5/9/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$174,494
														Subtotal = $174,494

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $173,457 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	4/15/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$173,457
														Subtotal = $173,457

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $172,420 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	5/8/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$172,420
														Subtotal = $172,420

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $171,435 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED	5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD	MERCED	CA	95343	MERCED	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	5/24/2013	NEW	$171,435
														Subtotal = $171,435

Grand Total All Awards = $816,273

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UC MERCED MARC PREP

Award Number: T34GM105548

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2013

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2019

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