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WHAT?

The Departments of Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, & Regenerative Medicine (DCBRM) offer both a 1-year and 2-year postbaccalaureate research program designed to provide college graduates with additional research experience to make them competitive for advanced careers in biomedical science. Both programs provide a fully funded research position in labs performing cutting edge research. More information about the programs is below:

Program 1: DCBRM Postbacc Program. This program is designed for students interested in a 2-year paid postbaccalaureate research position.

Program 2: NIGMS funded R25 Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). This program is ideal for students from diverse backgrounds that are interested in a NIH funded 1-year postbaccalaureate research position.

Both programs are designed to primarily be a research-focused, where the participants will spend most of their time in the laboratory of a selected mentor. However, they will also provide additional training and opportunities for participants to achieve readiness in three main areas: readiness for research, readiness for academics, and readiness for self-presentation. This will be accomplished through a curriculum that provides educational opportunities in addition to training in the laboratory. Among these will be opportunities to attend tailored workshops, seminars, research forums, and graduate-level classes. A major focus will be workshops on preparing a Curriculum Vitae and applying to graduate school. These programs are intended to provide research experience for those individuals intending to pursue research oriented biomedical science degree programs, such as those offering the PhD or MD/PhD degrees. These programs do not provide additional preparation for those seeking to pursue an MD or other health-related degrees.

WHO?

We are looking for college graduates who are interested in pursuing PhD or professional/PhD programs (MD/PhD, DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, etc), but who 1) don’t have sufficient research experience to be competitive for such programs and 2) aren’t sure if a PhD program is right for them and want more time in a research-intensive program to experience what life is like as a graduate student.

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage applications of motivated individuals regardless of race, gender, creed, or nationality.

WHEN?

Our application cycle is now open! Please apply by March 15th for full consideration. Interviews will begin happening in the spring. Accepted trainees for will begin as a cohort in August in the year that they are admitted. The program is designed to last for two years, ending in July.

WHY?

Gain valuable research experience working in world-class labs on fundamental and translational research projects. Receive mentoring and guidance on scientific communication and graduate school applications and interviews through our career development curriculum.

HOW?

Sounds good, right? If you are interesting in applying, please review our eligibility requirements, explore faculty mentors who you would be interested in working with, and submit your application!

This year we have two opportunities for interested students.

Program 1: DCBRM Postbacc Program. This program is designed for students interested in a 2-year paid postbaccalaureate research position. For this program, please fill out this application via WorkDay (JR78371).