Benefits

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
    • 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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