The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at UC Riverside is pleased to announce the continuation of CUSP. This program, funded by the UC-HSI Doctoral Diversity Initiative (UC-HSI DDI), provides mentoring and career development to graduate students who are interested in becoming professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). All PhD students advanced to candidacy in a CNAS, Biomedical Sciences, or Bioengineering Program are welcome to apply.

  • One-on-one career development mentoring from a UCR faculty member outside of your home program
     
  • Participation in CUSP professional development workshops
     
  • Support in developing your Individual Development Plan (IDP) using MyIDP
     
  • $3000 stipend to support living expenses while doing research in the summer
  • $500 travel award to present your research and network with faculty and peers at the scientific conference of your choice
     
  • Opportunities to connect with other PhD candidates at UCR who are interested in a career in the professoriate
     
  • Join the growing network of CUSP Scholars and Faculty Career Mentors
     
  • Become a near-peer mentor for a BB2P scholar
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