Eligibility & Application
Do you have a sound undergraduate or graduate academic history in the biological or physical sciences?
Do you seek to enhance your academic preparedness and research experience prior to embarking on a PhD or MD/PHD?
If so, you are invited to review the information below to see if the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is right for you.
Eligibility Requirements
Per the NIH, applicants are required to:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Meet criteria in the Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity (NOT-OD-20-031). This includes individuals with disabilities, and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to the start of the program, but no more than three years before starting the PREP.
- Intend to pursue doctoral study in the biomedical sciences and will apply to relevant PhD or MD/PhD programs the fall of the PREP year.
Application Process
The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year has been extended to this Sunday, March 3rd at 11:59 PM EST.
Complete applications include all of the following:
- Submitted application (no fee is required)
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation, including the recommendation form, from individuals who are able to assess past academic and research performance and prospective success in graduate school.
- The GRE is not required nor considered.
Please note all official transcripts are required prior to matriculation.