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M.S. student in Data Science @ University of Rochester - Genomics Track
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An updated list of all the NIH Post-baccalaureate Research Education Programs (PREP)! Including a summary of their locations, deadlines, and more.

Please share with all undergraduates that can benefit from a 1-2 year program for preparing for graduate school!

#PREP #NIH #Postbac #PhD
NIH PREP Program Summary (Update 02/05/2025)
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February 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Several Graduate T32s (G-RISE, IMSD, Bridges to the Doctorate) and the MARC T34 (for undergraduates) training grants now have expiration dates of today, 1/30/2025.
Screenshot of Grants Notice for NIH G-RISE training grant with expiration date of January 30, 2025. Screenshot of Grants Notice for NIH Bridges to Doctorate training grant with expiration date of January 30, 2025. Screenshot of Grants Notice for NIH MARC training grant with expiration date of January 30, 2025. Screenshot of Grants Notice for NIH IMSD training grant with expiration date of January 30, 2025.
January 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Post-baccalureate (R25, PREP) programs expired today too
Screenshot of Grants Notice of the PREP (R25) program with January 30, 2025 as an expiration date
January 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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A USAID HR director sent out this email today to staff letting them know he was placed on administrative leave.

“Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees.”
Farewell and Thanks (Again) - Illegal Activity in the USAID Front Office Inbox Nicholas Gottlieb to amsofficercouncil, ALL, HCTM.ELR, Alpana, Danielle, Sheila, Sepideh, William, Anya, Stephanie, Lindsey - All: 4:19 PM (4 minutes ago) # Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees without due process. I refused and have provided Acting Administrator Gray with written notification of my refusal. I have recommended in that written notification that his office cease ar desist from further illegal activity. It is and has always been my office's commitment to the workforce that we ensure all employees receive their due process in any of our actions. I will not be party to a violation of that commitment. I was notified moments ago that I will be placed on administrative leave, effective immediately. It has been an honor working with all of you at this Agency, which i treasure. Please be kind and considerate of my staff at hctm.eir@usaid.gov. who will be very short-staffed and pressed over the coming months. Until you hear otherwise, Kirsten Gunsolus will be acting in my absence. If you would like to stay in touch, I can be reached a wish you all the best. Sincerely, Nicholas Gottlieb Director, Employee and Labor Relations US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HCTM, Rm. 4.07A RRB, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20523 USAID gov | @USAID
January 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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What the Trump admin may be hoping for: 1) Outrage from the pause of federal funding, 2) Most restrictions are lifted after a few weeks, 3) The STEM community sighs of relief and goes back to work, 4) Cuts to their real targets - diversity, climate, vax etc - stay in place with little resistance.
January 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Here’s what’s what at UChicago. Not good.
January 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM