I am thrilled to share information about the UConn RaMP 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 ethic 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 stipends 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, and expand high demand technical skills in preparation for a diverse array of STEM careers and/or graduate school. Scholars are trained in a diverse set of lab skills, including molecular cloning, sequencing, PCR, and bioinformatics using HPC. 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 2024 cohort is March 1st. Program Overview: Where: UConn, Storrs Campus When: Applications due March 1st - program runs from August 2024-July 2025 No research expereince required! If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at teisha.king@uconn.edu. Best, Teisha King, Ph.D RaMP Program Coordinator University of Connecticut Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology "King, Teisha" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)