Contemplating Advanced Studies in Science?
UAB Prep Scholar’s Program:
Something to Think About

What: A unique, 1-2 year training opportunity for students seeking graduate degrees in biomedical or behavioral science

Who: For students who received their baccalaureate (4-year) degree in the past three years and who are not currently enrolled in graduate school

Where: At the University of Alabama of at Birmingham (UAB), the only university in Alabama classified as “doctoral – very research intensive”

When: Program starts June 1, 2010; application deadline is February 1, 2010

Why: Instruction, practice and mentoring in research, academic writing, math and test-taking can provide the extra experience students need to gain acceptance into science programs in leading graduate schools

Details: During the training period students receive a $21,000 stipend, plus health insurance and tuition for up to 10 credit hours of academic instruction. Based on an individual development plan, students are paired with faculty for hands-on research projects.

Interested?

Contact Dr. Jeffrey Engler, gradprep@uab.edu; 205-934-4734 Web site and application:  www.uab.edu/prep UAB is an equal education opportunity institution