Back to U-M PREP
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U-M PREP accepts up to 11 scholars into the program, which starts July 1 of each year. During the first month of the program, U-M PREP directors will help students match with a faculty mentor whose lab is doing research of interest to them.
More than 150 U-M faculty members are available to mentor U-M PREP scholars for their research training.
In the 2023-24 year U-M PREP scholars will receive a salary of $33,000, a moving stipend of $2,000, health benefits, and dental insurance.
Beyond their work on research projects, U-M PREP scholars have opportunities to participate in activities designed to enhance their preparation for graduate school, such as:
- A preparation course for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Social events
- Seminars and journal clubs
- Opportunities to enhance their studies with a graduate course in the fall or winter term
- Opportunities to present research projects and discuss graduate school and career advice with faculty mentors
- Career development events for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
- A MCAT test preparation course for MSTP aspirants
- Assist with all aspects of the graduate school application process, including:
- CV Workshop
- Personal Statement Workshop
- Research Statement Workshop
- Elevator Pitch Practice
- Mock Interviews
![Ben Allen](https://medschool.umich.edu/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2023-10/profile-ben-allen.jpg?itok=c33sdaMB)
Director
![Nils G. Walter](https://medschool.umich.edu/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2023-10/biochem-nils-walter-profile.jpg?itok=C3EREVTZ)
Associate Director
![Katharine Barald Headshot](https://medschool.umich.edu/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-02/Katharine%20Barald%20Headshot%20Square.jpg?itok=jbH7recL)
Associate Director
![Chris Pineda Headshot](https://medschool.umich.edu/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-02/Chris%20Pineda_headshot%20Square.jpg?itok=lh9YUF-W)
Assistant Program Administrator
![Reginald Hammond Headshot](https://medschool.umich.edu/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-01/hammond_headshot.jpg?itok=r-htGHYX)
Program Manager
![Helen McDowell Headshot](https://medschool.umich.edu/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2024-02/Helen%20McDowell%20headshot%20Square.jpg?itok=xttP1EIt)
Program Coordinator