Eligibility

To be eligible for our program, you must meet ALL the following criteria before the start of the program in May 2025:

Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (for support from NIH-supported programs)
Be of at least 18 years of age
Have completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework in an accredited higher education institution in the United States or Puerto Rico. OR have graduated from an undergraduate program within the last two years (no earlier than 2023 graduation date). Those already enrolled in a graduate program are not eligible.
Have not been accepted to a graduate program or matriculating to a graduate school program for the upcoming school year.
Have interest in pursuing an advanced degree in social, behavioral, or biomedical sciences in the pursuit of a research career.
Ideal candidates should be interested in research that addresses social and behavioral factors associated with HIV, mental health, and substance use disorder, in the general population and especially among Hispanic/Latino Communities.
Have a strong commitment to serve Hispanic/Latino communities through research focused on HIV and substance use disorder.
Be able to commit fully to the program timeline, including 40-hour workweeks, pre- and post-program correspondence with our administrators, and weekly lecture and workshop attendance.

Persons with disabilities, persons from disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals who are LGBTQI+ are strongly encouraged to apply.