The MBRS-RISE Program funds PhD students with an interest in a biomedical research career.
MBRS-RISE Minority Biomedical Research Support - Research Initiative for Scientific
Enhancement
Graduate Program
Graduate Discussion
Figure 1.1
Graduate Students discuss strategies for grant writing and publication.
Graduate Students discuss strategies for grant writing and publication.
PhD Program Content:
Individual Research Training -This benefit allows Ph.D. candidates to continue conducting biomedical research under the mentorship of selected faculty. Currently, the MBRS-RISE Program has 41 faculty members in three colleges and eight departments.
Active MBRS-RISE Ph.D. candidates are provided with the following benefits:
- Year-round salary at various levels
- Year-round paid major medical insurance
- Paid tuition for nine credit hours per academic semester
- Travel funds to attend and/or present a paper/publication at a professional scientific conference
- Laboratory supply money for laboratory research needs
| To apply for acceptance into the MBRS-RISE PhD
Program, please complete and submit the following to the MBRS-RISE Office: | |
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| Any questions? Contact the MBRS-RISE Office at (575) 646-8040 | |
| A) | Completed MBRS-RISE PhD Application Form |
| B) | A typed statement stating 1) how you would benefit by participating in the MBRS-RISE Program, 2) how your participation would help in fulfilling the Program's objectives, and 3) your career goals. |
| C) | A copy of your Certificate of Admission from the NMSU Graduate School |
| D) | Copies of your admission paperwork, from the department you have applied to |
| MBRS-RISE PhD Applications and Forms | |
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| Any questions? Contact the MBRS-RISE Office at (575) 646-8040 | |
| Some of the following files are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view and print the forms. | |
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COMPLETE MBRS-RISE PhD Application Packet |
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PhD Application Form (only) |
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List of Mentors/Professors in the MBRS-RISE PhD Program |
| For more information on the Payroll Office and to download other forms, click here to log onto their website: NMSU Payroll Office | |
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2008 W-4 Form
Required for payroll/tax purposes To complete, calculate your family exemptions, complete form and submit to Payroll Office |
| Direct Deposit Form
Have you paycheck automatically deposited into your Checking or Savings Bank account! Nifty! Complete and submit to Payroll Office. Remember to attach a Voided Check/Saving Deposit Slip with you Form! |