FAQs

What is the URI ESTEEMED Scholarship and Education Program?

  • See our description HERE under the Program Overview tab.

What is the purpose of the URI ESTEEMED Program?

  • See our description HERE under the Scholar Benefits tab.

Who is eligible for the URI ESTEEMED Program?

  • See our description HERE under the Eligibility tab.

Do I need research experience to participate in the URI ESTEEMED Program?

  • No! We don’t expect students to have any research experience going into the program.

What if I don’t know what I want to do after graduation?

  • That’s okay! Part of the URI ESTEEMED program is to allow students time to pursue various biomedical science-related topics and research to determine the best path for them.

Can I have another job while participating in URI ESTEEMED?

  • No, students will typically not be allowed to work another job during the academic year while participating in ESTEEMED due to the academic and program expectations.

How many hours will I need to commit to the program each week during the academic year?

  • Students will typically spend 10-15 hours a week on program activities, including weekly meetings, advising meetings, required study group sessions, ESTEEMED courses, and research.

How long is the duration of the program?

  • The program will last during students’ freshmen and sophomore years. If students successfully complete the program, they will have priority consideration for participating in the URI MARC U*STAR Program to continue paid research during their junior and senior years.

What are the benefits of participating in URI ESTEEMED?

  • See our description HERE under the Scholar Benefits tab

What are the expectations of URI ESTEEMED Scholars?

  • See our descriptions HERE under the Scholar Expectations tab.

How many students are selected for the program each year?

  • Each year only 5 students will be selected to participate in the program.

What qualities are considered important in the application statement?

  • Students interested in the program should have a passion for science, problem solving, and wanting to make a difference in the world around them.