Student Opportunities for AIDS/HIV Research (SOAR)

The Student Opportunities for AIDS/HIV Research (SOAR) Program is a two-year training program for juniors and seniors at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

The program aims to support students in the completion of their undergraduate degree and prepare them for doctoral-level graduate education and eventual research careers in HIV-related behavioral and social science research (BSSR).

SOAR students complete a mentored research experience with a faculty researcher for a minimum of one academic year, a spring graduate school preparation program, a summer mentored research experience or internship, two required seminar courses for academic credit (one each year), and receive holistic mentoring and support both during and after their formal participation in the program.

In addition, SOAR students present their research findings each year at an annual research symposium, disseminate their research findings through additional academic and community channels, and submit applications for admission into graduate school.

Visit the SOAR website to learn more.