We are proud to announce "FUERZA"
an undergraduate training grant sponsored by the National Institutes of Health
The FUERZA program aims to expand the research pipeline by engaging undergraduate students from historically excluded backgrounds (i.e., racially/ethnically minoritized groups, disabled people, economically disadvantaged groups, women) who are interested in research related to the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language.
FUERZA students will have the opportunity to participate in an SLHS research lab for a paid rotation. During your rotation, you will learn about research and identify goals with your mentor. You will take part in mentoring activities outside your home lab (e.g., applying to graduate school; and learning about research as a career) and be part of the FUERZA cohort.
Students who successfully complete a FUERZA rotation will be eligible (and encouraged to) continue with other paid rotations throughout their undergraduate career. Rotations may be in different labs, or students may stay with the same mentor for multiple rotations. All mentors will receive training in mentorship.
The FUERZA program is currently full. Check back later for future openings!
Eligibility:
University of Arizona undergraduate student
U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (due to NIH criteria)
Available/willing to participate in NIH RCR Certificate Program trainings (scheduled by FUERZA Resource Liaison)
Willingness to respond to FUERZA emails, even after graduation from the the program. (We need to follow up on your successes!)
Returning FUERZA students: You do not need to re-apply!