Our Selection Criteria

All applicants to BUMP Biology will receive mentorship and have access to all events organized by the program.

Students will be considered for stipend support on an individual basis, with special consideration given to applicants who:
(i) are the first in their family to attend college; and/or

(ii) have, either as a result of their socio-economic background or challenging life experiences, overcome substantial obstacles on their journey to graduate school; and/or

(iii) have lived or worked in a diverse environment; and/or
(iv) have, through their education or work experience, demonstrated a commitment to serving historically underprivileged populations and/or the academic study of historically underrepresented populations.