Student Training Models

BUILD EXITO originated in 2015 when Portland State University received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to support students from diverse backgrounds interested in biomedical research careers. Since that time, the BUILD EXITO program has expanded to include several programs that provide research training opportunities for students at various stages of their undergraduate pathways and beyond. Current EXITO Scholars are engaged in a multiyear research training program but additional funding and programming support students who have completed the program through EXITO PLUS along with students who are interested in more in-depth hands-on research experiences on their pathway to a Ph.D. through the U-RISE program.

Learn more about our various programs and the students connected to our community by visiting the individual program pages.

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The mission of U-RISE (Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement) at PSU is to recruit, train, and mentor students from historically underrepresented groups to continue biomedical research training.

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The BUILD EXITO Model begins working with students early in their undergraduate career and engages them in finding solutions to today's major health problems.

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EXITO PLUS (Pathway Leading to Uninterrupted Success) is a funding opportunity from the Genentech Foundation to support BUILD EXITO Alumni impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Students are connected to our community in a variety of ways. The graphic below provides details on the various ways students are supported through our programming.

Updated on 11/03/2021