Training Grants
Post-Baccalaureate 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 Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. 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 within the last three years.
Application deadline June 15
Download an application [Word]
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Completed applications and requested information should be sent to:
Dr. Brenda G. Hogue
ASU PREP Director
Biodesign Institute
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 875401
Tempe, AZ 85287-5401
For further information contact:
Brenda.Hogue@asu.edu
480-965-9478