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PREP Scholars Program @ UAB

The Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP Scholars) at UAB is a unique one- to two-year training opportunity. Our goal is to help you gain the extra experience you need to gain acceptance into behavior and biomedical science programs at leading graduate schools.

The program is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institute of Health (NIH). It provides post-baccalaureate trainees with:

  • academic instruction
  • research experience
  • mentoring
  • academic writing coaching
  • test prep
  • personal and professional development
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Who Should Apply?

This program is specifically for underrepresented students who are:

  • seeking graduate degrees in biomedical or behavioral science,
  • have received their baccalaureate (4-year) degree in the past three years, and
  • who are not currently enrolled in graduate school.

More About the PREP Scholars Program @ UAB

Eligibility

Eligibility

Current Scholars

Current Scholars

Placements

Placements