UVI's Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) program is an umbrella term for the university's
research training activities. UVI offers scholarships, summer programs, research experiences,
mentoring, and academic enrichment for undergraduate students as well as activities
to engage the community through outreach and recruitment efforts.
The mission of the Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Programs is to increase research
training and promote excellence for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
students at the University of the Virgin Islands. Funding for programs and activities
is provided by federal grant awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and
National Institutes of Health (NIH) as well as university sponsors and donors.
Goals
Increase the number of students majoring in science, technology, engineering and/or
mathematics (STEM) disciplines
Better prepare students in STEM disciplines for medical school, post baccalaureate
study, teaching and science and technology industry
Support faculty research, which will in turn support undergraduate student research,
by providing funding opportunities for research on and off campus
Provide funding for undergraduate student research
Provide for role models for UVI students through the visiting scientists program
Provide for enhanced curriculum through development and adoption of innovative instruction
Programs
We support student research, training, mentorship, curriculum enhancement, innovative
instruction, and post baccalaureate preparation by offering federally and locally
funded STEM programs:
Where can I find the ECS application? The application is available online. Go to our homepage at http://ecs.uvi.edu and look for the green button that says ECS Online Application.
What documents do I need to complete my ECS application? Students should ask for two letters of recommendation from math and science professors.
Also, you should write a 500 word essay/personal statement describing your background,
experiences, achievements, goals, and research interest. Include reasons for applying
to this program.
I am an international student at UVI. Do I qualify for ECS programs? Yes. Funding may be available for foreign students enrolled at UVI to participate
in our summer research programs (SURP). We highly encourage international students
to apply for ECS.
I am a college student not enrolled at UVI. Do I qualify for the ECS Programs? No. Unfortunately at this time our programs are only available for full-time undergraduate
students matriculated at the University of the Virgin Islands.
Where can I find off island research opportunities? For an online listing of paid summer programs that are interested in recruiting UVI
students, visit our ECS Classified Ads here. UVI professors are also a good resource and they can recommend specific opportunities.
What do the acronyms mean? DOE = Department of Energy ECS = Emerging Caribbean Scientists MBRS = Minority Biomedical Research Support MBS = Math Behind the Science NIH = National Institutes of Health NSF = National Science Foundation RISE = Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics SURP= Summer Undergraduate Research Program
I would like to present at the Annual Research Symposium. Where can I get more information? To learn about the opportunity to showcase your research project as a scientific poster
presentation at one of our Annual Research Symposia, click on this link.
What opportunities are available for high school students? Math Behind the Science is a six week residential summer bridge program for high school
students interested in pursuing college majors in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math, and Medicine. Click here for more information. |
How do I make a donation to support ECS? We recommend donating to the ECS Honors Fund. For more information about ECS sponsorship opportunities, click here.
