UW-Madison’s PREP provides students with the skills and competencies necessary to enter distinguished graduate programs in biomedical sciences research. Students are paired with faculty for hands-on research projects and an individual development plan.
During the training period, trainees should expect to receive:
- Dedicated research faculty & staff support
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- Individualized mentorship with faculty and bench mentor
- PREP leadership team
- Hands-on research experience
- Individualized projects
- Journal Clubs
- Seminars
- Professional development through Badger PREP seminar
- Individualized development plans
- Graduate School Applications
- Leadership Training
- Developing your identity as a scientist
- Presentation opportunities to improve scientific communication skills
- Connections to the scientific community
- Competitive annual salary
- Comprehensive and affordable health insurance
- Access to affordable housing through UW-Madison Housing
- Additional funding for:
- 3-credit graduate-level course
- Attend SACNAS/ABRCMS conference
- Attend a conference in the area of your research
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