A fundamental goal of UCLA CART is to expose students to scientific research and to encourage and engage students who are considering careers in science, medicine, and public health. UCLA CART established the Sigman Scholars Research Program for UCLA undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This summer research program is supported by the Sigman Scholars Fund at CART. The Sigman Scholars Research Program provides a rigorous 8-10 week summer research position for current UCLA undergraduates currently working with or who have plans to work with UCLA CART faculty. Fields of potential study include both basic and clinical research, across disciplines including genetics, psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, and education.
The scholarship fund is established to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Marian Sigman, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of autism, and to support aspiring students who embody her passion for autism research and treatment by providing them with the financial support to work with acclaimed UCLA CART faculty.
Dr. Marian Sigman was an internationally acclaimed scholar, generous teacher, mentor, colleague, and a pioneer in the fields of autism and developmental risk.
She has left her mark on the field with significant scientific contributions. Our training program strives to honor her legacy.
Read Dr. Marian Sigman’s In Memoria
The Sigman Scholars Research Program is made possible by the support of generous donors.
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