postbaccalaureate research education program (prep)

ASU PREP in Biomedical Sciences is designed for underrepresented students who have recently completed their bachelor's degree and need to obtain more experience and preparation before entering a PhD graduate program in the biomedical sciences. The program is funded by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

PREP Scholars receive:

• salary for mentored biomedical research
• tuition coverage for one course per semester
• GRE preparation
• graduate school application mentoring and workshops
• individualized development planning
• opportunity to interact with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty across the ASU research community

PREP scholars spend 75% of their time working as technicians on a research project under the direction of an experienced ASU faculty mentor, in a laboratory with PhD graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows. The program director and faculty advisory committee help scholars identify the research area and mentor that best matches the interests and goals of each scholar. Scholars receive a salary of $21,000 per year. Scholars participate in a one to two year program, dependent on each individualized development plan.

Scholars also participate in other activities designed to strengthen important skills for graduate school. These include seminars, lab meetings, journal clubs, an ethical conduct in research course, attendance of local and national scientific conferences, presentation of research posters and talks.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents that have completed their undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university within the last three years. Applicants must intend to apply to a Ph.D. graduate program within two years. Individuals who contribute to the diversity of the graduate student community and to the biomedical or behavioral sciences, at ASU and nationally, are strongly encouraged to apply. (This may include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds that have inhibited their ability to pursue a career in health-related research).

application process

Application deadline is March 30, 2012

Save the application form with your name as the file name, complete the application and send as an attachment to prep@asu.edu.

Mail official transcripts to:
Postbacculaurate Research Education Program (PREP)
Arizona State University
The Biodesign Institute
PO Box 875401
Tempe, AZ 85287-5401

For further information contact:
Brenda.Hogue@asu.edu
480.965.9478