Program Update
The OHSU PROPEL Postbac Research Training Program supports educational and professional development for aspiring STEM post-baccalaureates seeking independent research experience before entering biomedical PhD programs. Through structured programming and mentorship, scholars strengthen their research in mentor labs, expand career awareness, and build communication skills as they manage successful transition to competitive PhD training programs across the US.
Our 2027-2028 application will open on Dec 1, 2026. Stay tuned for further updates!
Please contact preptograd@ohsu.edu with any questions.
Donate to OHSU PROPEL
Support the next generation of biomedical researchers.
The OHSU PROPEL Postbac Research Training Program Fund helps provide scholars with opportunities to grow as researchers and prepare for graduate training in the biomedical sciences.
Your gift supports activities such as professional development workshops, travel to national scientific meetings, and protected time for career development.
Share Your CV with OHSU Faculty
Prospective applicants interested in future Research Assistant positions are encouraged to submit their CV through the OHSU PROPEL CV repository. Submitted CVs are shared periodically with OHSU faculty for consideration as opportunities arise. While submission does not guarantee an interview or employment opportunity, it provides a way to connect with faculty and be considered for future openings.
Scholar Testimonials
PREP helped me gain the "confidence to speak about myself in a way where I didn’t feel I needed to be someone else or become someone different. PREP empowers you to be yourself in these [academic] spaces."
- 2021 PREP Scholar
"Integrating us into the graduate student community, helped me see [grad school] was something I could do too.”
-Alumni, Focus Group Session 2024
Congratulations!
We are delighted to congratulate Dennisha King, Nina Luong, and Yessica Santana on the successful defense of their dissertations this year. Each has made meaningful contributions to their field through years of focused research, scientific inquiry, and perseverance. We recognize this significant milestone in their careers and look forward to their continued impact as emerging scientists and scholars.