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The U-RISE at Nova Southeastern University (U-RISE@NSU) program focuses on collaborative approaches to treat chronic diseases and develops undergraduate students intending to pursue a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in STEM disciplines related to the Biomedical Sciences or Health.
This NIH-funded program provides an intensive research experience for highly motivated and high-achieving undergraduate students through two years of research in a lab, special courses, and additional career development trainings. Further, the program provides funds for living expenses and tuition. This program is highly competitive and is aimed at students in disciplines such as Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, and Engineering, though other disciplines may fit as well.
For more information, you can visit the FAQ or contact Bryanna Suarez (Program Administrator) at Bs1189@nova.edu.
Applications for the 2025-2027 cohort are now closed and applicants are being reviewed.
Applications for the 2026-2028 cohort are expected to open at the end of 2025.
Academically motivated students are encouraged to apply. This application will be
reviewed by a faculty committee. In addition, applicants must be Juniors at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year and enrolled at NSU.
Applications are reviewed on a continuing basis once the application period opens.
If you qualify for the program you may be invited to interview for a trainee position
by email. Prior to an interview, a request for additional information may be made.
- This is a 2-year program (running Summer 2026 through Winter 2028)
- Minimum of 15 hours per week in a research lab
- Summer research experience external to NSU (program organizers will arrange)
- Special courses and career development
- Up to $16,000 in tuition support
- Annual stipend of $14,340
- 2 years of continuously engaging in hands-on research with talented faculty mentors and a cohort of other talented students