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MCC Daily Tribune

A great opportunity awaits graduating students interested in Biomedical Research!!!

Please share with students:

CSTEP - Collegiate Sci. and Tech. Entry Program is very excited to invite students to apply for the Bridges T34 Training Grant—a fully funded program designed specifically for MCC students who have an interest in biomedical research.

Why They Should Apply:

If they are completing their final semester (Spring 2026) at MCC and dream of conducting cutting-edge research, this program removes the financial barriers. Here's what they will get:

  • $1,219/month from January through July 2026 to support their final semester
  • 60% of their tuition covered for spring 2026
  • $3,000 summer stipend for an 8-week paid research internship at Binghamton University
  • Potential for 3 additional semesters of funding (pending NIH support)
  • Access to state-of-the-art labs to conduct real biomedical research

Who Should Apply:

They're a great fit if they're interested in biomedical research, interested in pursuing a STEM Bachelor's degree, are maintaining a GPA of 3.0+, and are part of an NIH-defined underserved population.

  1. Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  2. OR, Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (Pell grant eligible, economically disadvantaged, first-generation student; from rural areas) see ASPE Guidelines. 
  3. OR, Individuals from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis (i.e.; American Indians or Alaska Natives, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.  

How to Apply (Deadline Extended: November 7, 2025):

Complete the SUNY Upstate 2026 Bridges T34 Training Program Application Form and submit:

  1. Their community college transcript
  2. A 1000-word essay about their interests in science/research, future goals, and how this program will help them achieve their goals
  3. Two letters of recommendation from science faculty or mentors

If you have problems using this form, please submit the required documentation to Dr. Julie Babulski (jbabulski@monroecc.edu) in the Biology Department.

This is their chance to gain real research experience while finishing their degree. Don't miss it!

If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Tori Matthews (tmatthews11@monroecc.edu), CSTEP Co-Lead.

Aline Nguyen
CSTEP - Collegiate Sci. and Tech. Entry Program
11/05/2025