<div dir="ltr">Dear Graduate Students, <div><br></div><div>The <span style="color:black">2026-2027 <span class="gmail-il">CUSP</span> Scholar <span class="gmail-il">application</span> is <span class="gmail-il">now</span> <span class="gmail-il">open</span>! </span></div><div><span style="color:black"><br></span></div><div><b><span style="color:black"><span class="gmail-il">Apply</span> here: </span></b><span style="background-color:transparent"><a href="https://forms.gle/MxremJXSZX94JGQk8">https://forms.gle/MxremJXSZX94JGQk8</a></span></div><div><b><span class="gmail-il">Application</span> deadline is January 5, 2027</b></div><div><br></div><div>This program, funded by the <a href="https://www.ucop.edu/graduate-studies/initiatives-outreach/uc-hsi-ddi.html" target="_blank">UC-HSI Doctoral Diversity Initiative (UC-HSI DDI)</a>, is designed for graduate students from underrepresented groups in STEM who are interested in becoming future professors. By <span class="gmail-il">applying</span>, you’ll gain access to mentorship, career development resources, and networking opportunities that will help shape your academic future.</div><b><br>What is the <span class="gmail-il">CUSP</span> Scholar Program?</b><br>The program offers:<br>One-on-one mentorship from faculty members<br>Exclusive career development workshops and training<br>Opportunities to connect with a community of like-minded scholars<br>Funding to help you succeed in your journey to academia<br><br><b>Who can <span class="gmail-il">apply</span>?</b><br>PhD students who have advanced to candidacy in CNAS, Biomedical Sciences, or Bioengineering programs.<br><br>Please find flyer attached for further details and email <a href="mailto:cuspbb2p@ucr.edu" target="_blank">cuspbb2p@ucr.edu</a> should you have any questions.<div><div><br></div><div>Best, </div><div>The <span class="gmail-il">CUSP</span>/BB2P Team</div></div></div>