Students will submit an application package to the RISE-E-BASE program. The application package includes:
(1) The RISE-E-BASE application form including general information, parents’ information and a written essay in English describing:(a) previous research experience(s) (b) motivation to become a biomedical scientist or biomedical engineer and (c) commitment to pursue and complete a PhD degree, (d) anything that you have had to overcome in the pursue of your academic and lifelong dreams, The complete application form should be submitted to rise.e.base@uprm.edu. You must indicate your Name and write Application Package in the subject line of the email.
(2) One official transcript from UPR Mayaguez (freshman students entering UPRM must submit a transcript from their High School) sent to rise.e.base@uprm.edu ; freshman students that have participated in summer research programs –like STEP UP- and/or have AP course work from their High Schools approved at UPR Mayaguez are encouraged to apply. You must indicate your Name and write Transcript in the subject line of the email.
(3) Arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to rise.e.base@uprm.edu . You must indicate the name of the student and write Reference in the subject line of your email.
The review of completed applications will start by May 20, 2022. Students will be selected in early Fall 2022 for an interview. Feel free to contact us by electronic mail to rise.e.base@uprm.edu should you have additional questions regarding the program.
pdf: RISE Complete Application Form; word: RISE Complete Application
pdf: Recomendation Letter RISE E BASE; word: FormRecomendation Letter RISE E BASE