An important component of the summer workshop is the preparation to independent research in a participating faculty laboratory. This workshop is devoted entirely to an intensive laboratory and lecture class in the methodology and concepts of modern biology and chemistry.
Emphasis is placed on developing skills that are necessary for research participation.
MARC Fellow can also choose to participate in extramural research during the summer. After completing the summer program students engage in a mandatory intensive research project in a participating faculty member's laboratory during the academic year. Course credit can be arranged by approval of faculty. Students have the opportunity to present their research findings at national conferences and symposiums. Participants can also apply for the MARC Pre-doctoral Fellowship, which covers the expenses of graduate study.