Eligibility & Application Requirements 

Full-time students seeking degrees in science or engineering, with a GPA of 3.3 or better are invited to apply to the program. U.S. citizen or permanent resident applicants should complete the online application and submit a copy of their complete transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable for current FIU students), along with three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Ophelia Weeks, MARC U*STAR Program Director, and sent to:

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
11200 SW 8th St. MARC 344
Miami, FL. 33199
Attn. MARC U*STAR Program Coordinator, Courtney D. Aiken

The program coordinator must receive these materials by:

• March 1st

To file a complete application, please submit:

• Online application form (See Below)
  
• Statement of Purpose (Identify Mentor and Desired Area of Research)
  
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
  
• Resume or CV
  
• Official Transcripts

NOTE: All supporting documentation may be delivered or sent to the address provided
above.

You may also email your statement of purpose and Resume/CV to marcu@fiu.edu