Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) accepts students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who graduated from college within 3 years of applying to PREP. CasePREP is designed to broaden representation in biomedical research and to support students who want to go to graduate school for a PhD or MD/PhD.
Priority is given to applications received before January 15th. Applicants will be reviewed immediately following this date and offers will be made on a rolling basis. The final deadline is March 15th.
How to Apply
PREP is designed to provide outstanding research training to recent college graduates in preparation for matriculation into biomedical graduate programs. Our interdisciplinary programs at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine include research experiences in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and microbiology, neurosciences, nutrition, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology, among others.
To be considered for the program, you must complete this application, submit three letters of recommendation, and supply unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate institutions that you have attended. Please note that an official transcript will be required if accepted into the program.
Application
Your application to the PREP must be submitted online. Once logged in the School of Medicine application, take the following steps:
- Navigate to the Program Details section
- Select the Degree Type: Special Programs
- Then select Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
Letters of Recommendation
The recommendation process will also occur online. Please be sure to have the emails of your recommenders available. In the “Recommender Message” section, please indicate to the recommender that you are applying to Case Western Reserve University's PREP. We will then contact your recommenders via email to submit their recommendation online.
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate institutions that you have attended should be uploaded in the transcript section of the online application. You will be required to submit official transcripts if you are accepted to PREP.
After Acceptance
Once accepted into PREP, you will:
- Work closely with a PREP administrator to make a seamless transition to the program
- Become an employee of Case Western Reserve University with a salary of $35,000 per year plus associated benefits
- Start with a flexible arrival date in July, generally in early July
- Receive guidance on mentor matching