Effective November 9, 2023
MARC and U-RISE (T34) trainees are required to participate in at least one summer research experience (SRE), typically for at least 8-weeks, that will broaden and deepen their research training.
T34 trainees receive an annual stipend, paid monthly, that must be provided to trainees throughout the SRE. In addition to this monthly stipend, SRE funds are provided to support trainees remaining on the training grant during their SRE and promote a continuous research training experience.
Allowable sites include domestic:
SRE funds will not be provided for trainees at foreign organizations.
SRE funds include per diem funds, and travel costs to and from the host organization. For MARC trainees in an SRE at the home institution, SRE funds are used as per diem.