The program aims to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and the elimination of barriers to participation in bioscience research careers and is designed for students in honors research programs that foster transition to doctoral programs (such as Maximizing Access to Research Careers–MARC, Initiative for Maximizing Student Development – IMSD, and Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation – LSAMP). Requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, AB540; Must be available to participate in all 8 or 10 weeks of the program.; Undergraduates enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories.; Prior to beginning the program, completion of at least two years of undergraduate study; Students with 3 quarters or 2 semesters of research experience by the beginning of the program. (Juniors and Seniors must NOT currently be applying to graduate school.); Participants may NOT be UCLA students; UCLA students should consider other summer research opportunities such as CARE SEM or Amgen Scholars; Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0; Intention to pursue a Ph.D. or a joint M.D./Ph.D. in a bioscience field and not admitted to or enrolled in a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) at the time the program begins