Minority Biomedical Research Support
(MBRS)

". . . promoting excellence in the biomedical sciences . . . ."

There are two MBRS Programs at CSU:

Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE)  
A training program designed to provide expanded opportunities for students majoring in biology, chemistry and physics to prepare for doctoral-level work.

Support of Competitive Research (SCORE)  
A program to enhance the biomedical research capabilities of the university  by support of faculty research.

The CSU MBRS Programs receive generous support from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The SCORE program is authorized for funding through the year 2011 and the renewal of RISE beyond 2008 is currently under review at the NIH.

For answers to student frequently-asked questions (FAQ) about the Chicago State University RISE biomedical training program, click here.   If you are interested in applying to be part of the RISE Program, please download and print the RISE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FORM, complete it and drop it off at the MBRS Office (room SCI-222).  The Program Director will contact you and make an appointment to discuss your eligibility to participate in the program. But please note that since funding for the RISE program does not extend beyond this year we cannot at this time accept applications from new students.  You are encouraged to visit this site again early in 2009 for the anticipated announcement of the renewal of the program.

This website is maintained by Dr. Warren Sherman.   If you have comments about the site, or if you would like more information about the CSU MBRS Programs, contact the program staff at mbrs@csu.edu

Site last updated 04/01/08