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Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP)

Kennedy Krieger Institute
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lMaternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP)

The goal of this program is to promote a health system by introducing highly qualified undergraduate and recent baccalaureate degree scholars interested in maternal and 
child health to the field of public health. The program focuses on the promotion of health.

Eligibility Requirements 

• Candidate must be a rising college junior or senior or must have received a baccalaureate degree in the 12 months leading up to the beginning of the program. 

• Candidate must have a 2.7 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale.

 • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national or a U.S. permanent resident. 

• Candidate must commit to participating in program activities for the MCHC/RISE-UP:

  • Orientation dates: May 25 – 29, 2026
  •  Program dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026
  •  *UC Davis Program Dates: June 15 – July 31, 2026 

Program Benefits 

Stipend: 

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College-Fort Belknap: $5,400 
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute: $5,400 
  • University of California, Davis: $4,900 
  • University of South Dakota: $5,400

Conferences and presentations:

  • Johns Hopkins University CARES (Career, Academic, and Research Experiences for Students) Symposium 
  • LEND Program Research Symposium in April (Optional) 
  • Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) (If selected)

Experiences: 

  • Clinical 
  • Community 
  • Research
  • Mentoring

 

For More Information

Submit application at the link: 2026 Program Applications | Kennedy Krieger Institute

 Visit: KennedyKrieger.org/RISE-UP 

Email: MCH-RISE-UP@KennedyKrieger.org 

Call: 443-923-590