U-M PRIME Application Process

Eligibility for the U-M PRIME is stipulated by NIH and ACS grant requirements.

Applicants to U-M PRIME:

• Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Must have already graduated or be in the process of graduating with a baccalaureate degree in a biomedically relevant science, from an accredited U.S. college or university, no more than 36 months prior to applying to U-M PRIME.
• Must not be currently enrolled in a degree program.
• Must plan to apply to a PhD program, dual degree program (e.g., MD/PhD), or another professional degree in biomedical science, data science, population health, public health, or a health professional relevant field after successful completion of U-M PRIME.
• Applicants looking to gain more research experience and help to strengthen their graduate school or medical school applications.

Applicants must complete an online application which includes an essay portion, and provide electronic unofficial copies of college transcripts from all institutions attended, and three letters of recommendation. Unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate degree-granting institution uploaded into your application are sufficient for admission review.

However, please make sure you are submitting a copy of your transcript and not an advising report or grade print-out. The name of your prior institution, the courses you took, and the grades you received should all be clearly visible. If your degree has already been granted, a degree granted date should also be visible.

Applications for the September 1st, 2026 start date will be due on July 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews will be conducted mid-late July  with decision notifications going out early August.

For any questions/concerns please feel free to contact: [email protected]