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The Duke/UNC-CH Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR) program is recruiting students

09/05/2024

Are you looking for paid experience in aging research? Consider applying to Duke/UNC-CH’s ADAR program!

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WinSPIRE is seeking undergraduate interns!

09/03/2024

STEM students interested in helping develop WinSPIRE’s summer program for high school students are encouraged to apply for this internship.

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OUR Newsletter September 2024

09/03/2024

Click here to read the latest news and updates in our September 2024 newsletter.

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McNair Scholars Program Info Sessions

08/27/2024

Attend an upcoming info session to learn more about the McNair Scholars Program, which supports first-gen, low-income, or traditionally underrepresented undergraduates who wish to pursue a Ph.D.

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Attend the UNC Lineberger Trainee Day on October 1!

08/19/2024

Interested in cancer research? Attend the 49th Annual UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Trainee Day!

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OUR Newsletter August 2024

08/19/2024

Click here to read the latest news and updates in our August 2024 newsletter.

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SURF Stories 2024

07/11/2024

Recipients of this year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships broke new ground in their fields. Click here to learn more about their exciting work!

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Info for First Year Students

07/07/2024

While the majority of first year students don’t participate in research, your first year on campus is a great time to start learning about the opportunities at Carolina and connecting with researchers. This page provides a quick summary of how to get started.

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Save the date for University Research Week, 2024!

06/05/2024

University Research Week returns Oct 21-25, 2024, with the theme “Back to Basics.”

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Attend the WinSPIRE Career Fair on July 18th!

06/05/2024

Women and underrepresented genders in STEM Promoting Inclusion in Research Experiences (WinSPIRE) will be hosting its second annual Career Fair on July 18th from 9am-1pm, and we encourage anyone interested to attend.

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