Eligibility & Financial Support

Eligibility
Applicants applying to this program must be:
- United States citizens or permanent residents
- Graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university who have completed an undergraduate science degree within 36 months of the program start date
- Members of an underrepresented minority group (i.e. African-American, Native American/Alaskan Native, Hispanic, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander), an individual with a disability and/or an individual from a disadvantaged background
- Interested in applying to a top quality Ph.D. graduate program
Financial Support
GRAD-PREP Scholars earn a salary of $21,840 with full benefits, including health insurance. Tuition remissions for program-specific academic development courses and workshops, as well as travel expenses to a local, regional or national meeting, may also be available.