This 10-month program is designed for recent college graduates and offers students the opportunity for a full-time mentored research experience, rigorous training in programming using Python, regular workshops on oral and written scientific communication, and individualized career preparation within a supportive community – ideal preparation for graduate school in genomics or a related field.
Our 2024-2025 cohort is busy in their labs! Information and the application for the 2025-2026 program is available below.
All students participating in the OGR Extensive Study program will take part in cutting-edge research as part of an independent research team in a lab at the Washington University School of Medicine. All students will give oral presentations on their research findings as part of a Closing Symposium at the end of their respective programs.
The OGR program provides a competitive post-baccalaureate salary of $3,100 a month ($18.45/hour), with benefits options.
Requirements
- Residency: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Major/Degree: Science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- A desire to pursue a PhD in biological science, especially genomics
Extensive Study scholars must have completed a BS within two years of the application.
OGR is supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute’s R25 Diversity Action Plan.
Apply
Applications are open for our 2025-2026 cohort and will close on April 1, 2025.
Learn more about our current and former OGR Post-Bac students, as well as the research being done in the program, here.
