General Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, give proof of personal medical/health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program, and without significant prior research experience.

Academic Requirements

  1. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from an accredited U.S. college or university.
  2. Applicants must have graduated no more than 24 months prior to the start of the program.
  3. Applicants must not be enrolled in a degree program by appointment start date.

Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM)

PRIDE encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from underrepresented populations, those living with disabilities, or from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. Consistent with applicable law, an individual candidate’s race, ethnicity, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or transgender status) may not be considered as a factor for purposes of program eligibility or in selecting participants.

Professional Effort

This is a rigorous research program in a professional setting. All scholars are required to pursue their research training at 75% throughout the duration of the program.

CONTACT US! We want to hear from you. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the program. Email us at crtc@wustl.edu.