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When doctors could not find a way to stop her mother’s epileptic seizures, Christina Estrada decided she would. Her quest to learn more about epilepsy led her to a desire for an advanced degree in the field of neuropsychology. And now, she says, the Grad-Prep program is moving her toward that goal. “I think it’s an excellent program for someone in my position, who’s looking to become a more competitive applicant, but who needs a good amount of research experience.”
GRAD-PREP Scholars is an National Institutes of Health-funded program that provides research and academic training in the biomedical/behavioral sciences for post-baccalaureate students from underrepresented groups who are interested in pursuing graduate degrees. The one-year program provides "hands-on" research in state-of-the-art laboratories, academic enrichment courses and mentoring activities.
In GRAD-PREP, our scholars earn an annual salary of $21,000 with full benefits, including health insurance. Tuition remissions for academic development courses and workshops, as well as travel expenses to a local, regional or national meeting, also are available. In addition, GRAD-PREP scholars will receive guidance through the Ph.D. program selection and application process, and they will enhance their skills in Graduate Record Exam preparation workshops and mock interviews.
The GRAD-PREP program will better prepare eligible participants to meet the challenges of a Ph.D. program leading to a career in the biomedical sciences through an experience that demonstrates the excitement and rewards of clinically-relevant research. To learn more about the program or to apply, please follow the links in the menu to the right.
