Congratulations to Prof. Andres Cisneros for being part of the UNT team that received a new NIH grant to create the Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE), which will "develop a diverse pool of Ph.D. scientists for careers in the biomedical research fields."

According to the UNT article, "The program aims to increase diversity in Ph.D. science and engineering programs, not just by providing financial support, but also by expanding mentorship with faculty and staff and providing relevant career development."

Prof. Cisneros is one of four principal investigators on this major grant, which is expected to be a game changer for research training of graduate students at UNT. Incoming graduate students in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and related fields will have the opportunity to apply for 3-year fellowships provided by the G-RISE program, which includes partial tuition, benefits and travel support in addition to a stipend.

You can read the entire UNT article here , and visit the G-RISE program website here.