Starting in Year 1, MU will develop a Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) which will include undergraduate course credit during the academic year as students step through a formal research mentoring program led by Dr. Quiñones. 4 undergraduates will be awarded a stipend of $1,500/semester . Students who continue on to participate in summer research will receive an additional stipend. Research supplies will be provided to the mentors for each RAP student.