I am excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin just launched an NIH-funded Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). This is a one-year program (August 1 – July 31) designed for recent graduates (BS or BA) from under-represented populations. PREP Scholars will be placed in a research laboratory where they will work with a faculty and benchside mentor on a defined, independent research project. In addition, there will be 3-6 hours/week devoted to professional and leadership skill development, science communication skill development, and workshops related to responsible conduct of research.
The program covers one year stipend, tuition remission for one 3-credit graduate level class related to their research, and funding towards attendance at ABRCMS or SACNAS and another conference related to their sponsoring laboratory’s research.
The ultimate goal is to provide PREP Scholars the resources and skills required to apply to and matriculate into life science-related PhD graduate programs.
I would greatly appreciate if you would forward this information along to the students that you believe would benefit from this type of program. Our website link is below, and I am very happy to answer any questions you or your students might have. Of note, the deadline for applications for 2023-2024 is February 15.
University of Wisconsin Program
I look forward to hearing from your students!
Joan S. Jorgensen, DVM, PhD
Professor
Department of Comparative Biosciences
Director, UW-Madison PREP
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin