How to apply
You will need to upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Transcripts (or unofficial copy) from all college or universities attended.
- Two-page narrative statement.
The NIH Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is designed for graduating undergraduates with an interest in pursuing future study toward a Ph.D. degree in the biological sciences but need another year of research experience and scientific development. In your statement of purpose, discuss the following: an introduction to your background and interests, how your participation in the PREP program will assist in meeting your future professional goals, previous research experience(s) with a focus on the rationale for the research and the question you were asking, and the participating faculty whose research interests you.
- Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders should highlight the applicant’s potential for contributing to biomedical related sciences, the applicant’s academic/personal potential, and statements about how the applicant will benefit from participating in the NIH-PREP program.
Application Deadline: April 2, 2024 at 8:59 pm PST.
Apply link: https://gradapp.berkeley.edu/apply/?pk=OTH
Applications will be reviewed in early April but we will keep the application link active until we fill all five positions. We will start letting people know by mid-April.
For questions and additional information about the application process, please send an email to jschaletzky@berkeley.edu.