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BUILD PODER - Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Promoting Opportunities for Diversity in Education and Research PODER

Are you interested in Justice, Health, and a Research Career? Advocate for health equity in your community and further your education while getting PAID!

BUILD PODER is a paid undergraduate research training program funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and housed at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The program is designed to prepare students for research careers in behavioral, biomedical, and health science.

Requirements

• Transferring to CSUN in Fall 2021
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA or Higher
• US Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident
• Be a full-time student once accepted in the program (minimum 12 units)
• Open to STEM and some social science majors
• 2-year Commitment
• Commitment to Pursuing a Graduate Degree

Benefits

• Monthly Paychecks
• 60% Tuition Assistance
• Free Tutoring
• Hands-on Research Experience
• Summer Research Opportunities
• Mentoring and Community Support
• Professional Development
• Conference Travel Funds

 Apply

The application will be available online from December 1, 2020 through March 1, 2021 online at https://www.csun.edu/build-poder/apply 

To be added to the CSUN BUILD PODER e-mail listserv, please go to and complete the CSUN BUILD PODER Interest Form.

For additional information, please contact Karina Barragan at karina.barragan@csun.edu. Our office is located at CSUN in Oviatt 21.