I am thrilled to share information about the UConn RaMP (Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates) Program; a year-long, paid NSF- funded postbaccalaureate research training program based at the University of Connecticut. The purpose of the program is to offer a mentored research experience and professional development opportunities to individuals historically underrepresented in STEM (including underrepresented ethnic groups, people with disabilities, veterans, and first-generation college students) or those who did not have sufficient access to research during their undergraduate careers (college graduates of lower-resourced institutions). RaMP provides an intensive research experience, with salaries comparable to an entry level job. Scholars will: * Conduct original biological research on the theme of genomic novelty under the mentorship a faculty members and graduate student mentor * Participate in professional development activities, attend conferences and networking events * Expand high demand technical skills in preparation for a diverse array of STEM careers and/or graduate school Program Overview: Where: UConn, Storrs Campus When: Program runs from August 2025-July 2026 No research experience required! Our website and application information can be found here: https://genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu/. Applicants are encouraged to visit the website to learn more about the program and review potential research projects/mentors. The application deadline for the 2025 cohort is February 21st. Please feel free to share this opportunity with others in your network. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me (teisha.king@uconn.edu). Best, Teisha King Teisha King, PhD RaMP Educational Program Coordinator University of Connecticut Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Applications for the 2024 cohort are open!!! Apply today RaMP Website: https://genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu/ "King, Teisha" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)