Fred Hutch Postbaccalaureate Scholar Program

The Fred Hutch Postbaccalaureate Scholar Program is for individuals who would benefit from research experience and training to ensure that they are competitive when applying to biomedical PhD programs while providing them the tools to ensure their success in the lab.
 

Scholars enrolled in this flexible two-year program have two interconnected roles: they will work as a Research Technician-PB in a designated laboratory on a scientific project throughout the program, and as a student scholar with a curriculum designed to develop a foundation for further graduate studies and a research career.

Research Technician-PB

In their role as a Research Technician-PB, postbaccalaureate scholars will be paid a starting salary of $50K/year. They will work full-time in a laboratory that they mutually choose with a participating faculty member.  Scholars will be mentored by the principal investigator of the lab, as well as a secondary lab mentor, who will also oversee the research project and provide reasonable expectations about research milestones. In addition, scholars will have a second faculty member who will provide further mentoring two to four times a year.

In collaboration with their faculty mentors, Scholars will develop an Individual Development Plan to help establish training goals. Scholars will participate in near-peer mentoring by Fred Hutch graduate students, post-docs, and staff scientists.  Scholars will also participate in events in their lab, such as group meetings and other relevant research seminars.

Student Scholar

In their role as a Student Scholar, postbaccalaureates will receive an annual scholarship of $5K and participate in a curriculum designed to develop a foundation for further graduate studies and careers in research.

Applications for the 2024-2025 cycle will open in February 1 and will close April 1, 2024. Individuals from populations underrepresented in the scientific workforce, including historically excluded or minoritized groups, are encouraged to apply. For any questions, please contact postbac@fredhutch.org

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefit package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security including paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.