Gateways to Graduate School

Our Postbaccalaureate Research InternShip & Mentoring (PRISM) Program is an intensive, accelerated 2-year training opportunity designed for highly talented students from historically underserved communities within the sciences*. Scholars, who have strong credentials from their undergraduate work yet have a demonstrated gap in their training, gain additional research experience at NIBR to strengthen their competitiveness for top biomedical PhD and MD/PhD schools.

Program Highlights

Postbaccalaureate interns drive independent, non-proprietary research projects which address key fundamental questions under the guidance of a dedicated principal investigator at Novartis. Professional and personal programming also includes:

§ Scientific communication skills building (e.g. poster sessions and oral presentations)

§ Participation in internal and external scientific conferences

§ Access to relevant courses and seminars at local universities

§ A dedicated Scientific Mentor Advisory Committee (SMAC)

§ GRE and graduation school interview preparation

Eligibility

§ Applicants must have obtained a B.S. degree in a biomedically relevant field from an accredited U.S. college or university before the start of the internship

§ Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to commit to a 2 year program

§ Applicants must have a strong desire to pursue a graduate degree program in a biomedical field

Application and Contact Information To learn more about the program, eligibility, and the application process, visit: https://www.novartis.com/careers/students-scholars

*This includes first-generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, underrepresented minorities in the sciences, and students with learning differences.