Gap Year Scholar Program
200 Technology Square, 9th Floor
Office of Education, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge, MA 02139
Gap Year Scholar Program
Year Program started: 2012
Max. Participants/Year: 6-7
Application Deadline: check our Web site
Program Timeframe: 2 years
Academic Level Targeted:
Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: Internship/fellowship
Program Attributes: Salary provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: anatomy, biochemistry, biology, bio (cellular), bio (molecular), biophysics, biotechnology, chemistry, epidemiology, engineering (biomed), genetics, pre-medicine, pathology, pharmacology, science (biomed), science (computer, mathematical), statistics/biometrics/biostatistics, veterinary science
Additional Comments: Students nearing the completion of their undergraduate studies (in biological sciences, chemistry, computational sciences, biomedical engineering, or pharmacology) and individuals within one year of completing their Bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. Students should have a strong desire to pursue graduate-level education in the biological sciences, chemistry, or computational sciences. PhD, MD candidates are not eligible. This program also offers 30-day housing assistance for students living farther than 50 miles from the research site.