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 Contact us at: future.talent@novartis.com |
*This includes first-generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, underrepresented minorities in the sciences, and students with learning differences. |