Project MARS

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Medical Association of Research and Science

Our Impact!

150+

Researchers

40+

Recruitment Hubs

32

States Impacted

About Us

MARS (Medical Association of Research and Science) is a student-led initiative dedicated to expanding access to research, mentorship, and STEM opportunities for students across the country. Through mentorship programs, research fellowships, educational resources, and community outreach, we aim to make scientific exploration more accessible, collaborative, and empowering for the next generation of innovators.

Through our program, students are paired up with experienced research mentors who have experience in different research forms and methods. Our programs offer guidance and mentorship on science fair submissions, publishing top high school research papers in the country, and an introductory research course to teach the process of research and innovations being released to the field.

Our mission is to:

  • Expand access to STEM research opportunities

  • Connect students with mentorship and guidance

  • Build a collaborative scientific community

Our Partners

Interested in The Executive Council?

The MARS Executive Council is a student leadership team dedicated to guiding the growth, outreach, and long-term vision of the organization. Council members collaborate on initiatives involving mentorship, research programming, outreach, partnerships, communications, and community engagement while helping expand access to STEM opportunities for students nationwide.

Through leadership, innovation, and collaboration, Executive Council members play an active role in shaping the future of MARS and supporting its mission of making research and scientific opportunities more accessible to all students.

Interested in joining our leadership team? Apply below to become part of the MARS Executive Council.

Apply Now!

Applications for the Project MARS team are now open! All information regarding specific roles and responsibilities is linked to the official application form.