UNCF/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation

The UNCF-Merck Science Initiative is dedicated to supporting the training and development of world-class African American biomedical scientists to achieve the complementary goals of national economic competitiveness and social diversity.

Each award provides up to $35,000, which includes up to $25,000 towards tuition, room and board, and billable fees.  This award is not transferable. The recipient’s department may apply for a Department Grant of up to $10,000.  The actual amount of this grant is continent upon funds remaining in the scholarship portion of the award after all tuition, room and board, and billable fees are paid.