The RaMP-UP program will begin in January 2027 with five (5) recent graduates from Puerto Rico and the mainland (United States).
Student selection into the program will be based on three major aspects: academic performance, interest in a career in biological research, and limited or no research experience. Specifically, interest in topics that can be biological and/or computational, as part of their future career goals. A detailed explanation of the eligibility requirement for applying can be found here.
Who can apply?
- Students who have completed their B.S. in the past five years (after June 2019) or in December 2027 are eligible.
- Students must have completed their B.S. with a GPA greater than 3.0 (4.0 scale).
- Students should be U.S. citizens, national or permanent residents.
- Interested in pursuing a career in emerging fields at the intersection of biology with other scientific disciplines that incorporate computational and quantitative analysis. a
Looking for...
- Students from universities and colleges that lack a strong research component in STEM fields.
- Students interested in thriving in a new environment.
- Hold a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field.
- Students who have indicate three possible mentors whose research aligns with their interest.
Online Application is Now Open!
The RaMP-UP program is offering a Spring Postbac Research Intensive from January 2027 to May 2027.
Deadline: December 1st, 2026