Program Overview

Postbaccalaureate (postbac) research opportunities play a crucial role in

preparing aspiring scientists.

Mentorship

Scholars must be employed full-time at the University of Washington or a UW partner institute. All funding must be provided by the host lab. Additional funding to support the scholar may be available through a UW department or institute affiliated with the host lab.

Curriculum

PROPEL NW is a flexible 2-year paid research opportunity for postbac trainees who seek laboratory experience, graduate school application prep, and professional development.

Networking

PROPEL NW aims to create a scientific community for postbac trainees in the greater Seattle area.

PROPEL started at UCSF in 2020 and the program continues to be a tremendous success! PROPEL NW is a partner of the National PROPEL program.