Looking to take a gap year? The WashU Medicine Clinical Research Training Center is seeking eager and research-oriented postbaccalaureates to join us for our two-year Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases.
This program is designed for individuals looking to enhance their research skills prior to pursuing graduate-level education, offering two full years of paid, mentored research.
Benefits:
- Deepen your knowledge in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases (DEM) through didactic coursework, seminars, and mentor-supported research education
- Build a network of support for career advancement
- Access funding to attend one DEM-focused conference during your appointment
- Publish research findings as part of an independent research program
- Receive comprehensive guidance throughout the graduate school application process, including MCAT test preparation
- Elevate your leadership skills as a near-peer mentor for undergraduate scholars interested in a future medical career
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from an accredited U.S. college or university by appointment start date
- Have graduated no more than 24 months prior to the start of the program
- Not be enrolled in a degree program by appointment start date
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (WashU will not sponsor work visas for this program)
- Participate in the program on a full-time, in-person basis and pursue their research training at 75% throughout the duration of the program
Applications are due by 5 p.m. CST on April 2, 2026. The estimated start and end dates are June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2028.
Please reach out to crtcpostbacc@wustl.edu with any questions or to request an application.
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