Eligibility

The University of Michigan MHRT Program welcomes applications from candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Academic requirements:
    • Candidates must be  enrolled at an accredited U.S. academic institution at one of the following levels:
      • Postdoctoral (recent graduates are eligible) 
      • Doctoral
      • Masters
      • Health Professions
      • Postbacalaureate 
      • Currently enrolled University of Michigan undergraduate at the Junior or Senior level
    • Must have achieved a  GPA of 2.9 or higher (or the equivalent) in their current academic program
  • Demographic requirements:
    • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
    • Are a member of an underrepresented group in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences including:
        • Racial/Ethnic minorities (Black/African American, Asian American, Latinx, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander)
        • Individuals from rural areas
        • Individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
        • Individuals with disabilties
  • Other requirements:
    • Language requirements: For projects in Chile and Nicaragua, candidates must demonstrate Spanish language fluency or a high level or professional proficiency
    • Most countries with which we partner for international research training placements require a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity beyond the end of the research training. We encourage you to renew your passport as soon as possible should it expire within that timeframe. 
    • Please note: PhD and Postdoctoral candidates, if you are currently funded through the NIH, you are eligible to apply for the MHRT program. However, if placed, you would be ineligible to receive a stipend through MHRT. All other research and travel costs would be covered by the MHRT program.