Program Overview

What is BU PREP?

• A year-long preparatory program for recent bachelor’s degree recipients seeking entry into competitive PhD training programs.
• Designed to foster mentoring relationships that’ll enhance personal and scientific development for members of historically underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences.
• Scholars are paired with BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s outstanding faculty and have access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Opportunity to work closely with an advising team to create an individualized career plan directed towards doctoral graduate school entry and success.
• Is supported by a grant from NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences #R25 GM125511.
• Tentative start date: Early June 2024

Program Details

• Five research assistantships are available on an annual basis for a period of one year.
• Scholars receive an annual stipend.
• Extensive advising on career choices and how to apply to graduate school.
• An enrichment curriculum that includes seminars, workshops, and journal club.
• The option to enroll in several PhD-level graduate courses at Boston University School of Medicine.

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REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN BU PREP:

• Have to be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field prior to the start of the program, but no more than 3 years prior to applying to the program.
• Are not concurrently enrolled in a degree program.
• You have not previously completed a graduate or professional degree program.
• Scholars have apply to PhD programs for admission following successful completion of the program.-