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.
All students participating in the OGR Extensive Study program 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 give oral presentations on their research findings as part of a Closing Symposium at the end of their respective programs.
The OGR program provides competitive post-baccalaureate pay of $18.45/hour (80 hours bi-weekly gross pay of $1,476), 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 National Human Genome Research Institute’s R25 Diversity Action Plan.
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Applications for the 2025/26 cohort are now closed.
Learn more about our current and former OGR Post-Bac students, as well as the research being done in the program, here.
