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About C-GEM PREP

The objective of C-GEM’s Postbaccalaureate Research Experience Program (PREP) is to broaden participation of historically excluded groups in chemistry. The C-GEM PREP program is a one-year research intensive experience for students who have completed (or will complete prior to the program) a Bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a PhD in chemistry or a related discipline. The fellowship consists of 75% research in a C-GEM faculty member’s lab and 25% professional development to support participants through the graduate school application process.

Program details:

• 1 year full-time program based at UC Berkeley
• Intensive independent research experience in a C-GEM lab
• Professional development workshops
• Support during the graduate school application process
• Full stipend ($31,000+) and benefits for the duration of the fellowship
   

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Graduated or in the process of graduating with a baccalaureate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline, from an accredited U.S. college or university, no more than 36 months prior to applying to PREP, and are not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• Will apply to a chemistry (or related) PhD program during the PREP year
• Individuals from groups historically or currently excluded in chemistry are especially encouraged to apply.