Stanford Medicine is proud to launch the post-baccalaureate research program whose primary mission is to assist scholars in strengthening their applications to medical or graduate school in the biomedical sciences. Specifically, this program targets those who have not had the research exposure that is increasingly required. Our program provides this opportunity and more to high achieving, highly motivated scholars!
Program Components
The program aims to provide research opportunities and professional development training that enhance each scholar’s applications to graduate and medical schools. In addition, we will build a collaborative diverse community that fosters equity and belonging across departments, with the eventual goal of expanding the pipeline of students applying to Stanford graduate and medical schools.
The program offers a rigorous 1-year fixed-term research opportunity with structured professional development and academic training components. After this first year, postbacs may have an opportunity to be formally hired into their home-lab for additional years, depending on the needs of the postbac and the satisfaction of research progression by the lab.
Along with a high-level research experience, program participants have the opportunity to grow academically and to join workshops focused on building the critical skills for gaining admission into competitive graduate and medical programs. Workshops will include application writing, garnering letters of recommendation, data presentation, and scientific writing and more.
- Funding is $31.53 hourly for 40 hour/week pay period (~ annual salary of ~$65,500)
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for relocation assistance
- Full health care benefits will be provided
- Access to all Stanford recreational and research facilities are included
Along with a foundational research experience, scholars have the opportunity to develop academically and professionally while building a personal and professional network. The program includes workshops such as application writing, garnering letters of recommendation, data presentation, and scientific writing. A major component of our program is to build a more equitable community within Stanford through intentional social programming aimed at growing your network amongst students and faculty. We will also be building community across departments and schools, so your time here at Stanford will provide opportunities and introductions to numerous fields of study.
See our applications page for admissions and eligibility related information
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