Non-Degree Options
Tufts University Graduate school of Biomedical Research (GSBS) is committed to developing future leaders in biomedical research through immersive, hands-on training programs. Whether you're an undergraduate exploring a research career or a postdoctoral scholar preparing for academia, our programs offer valuable experience and mentorship. Learn more below about the Pathway to the PhD program for UMass Boston undergraduates and the NIH-funded Tufts IRACDA Program for postdoctoral researchers.
Pathway to the PhD (P2P)
Pathway to the PhD is three-week mentored, hands-on, research-intensive experience for undergraduates in their junior and sophomore years that runs during the January break.
The program is open to University of Massachusetts-Boston undergraduates interested in careers in biomedical research.
Tufts IRACDA Postdoc Program
Our NIH-funded IRACDA program provides talented postdoctoral scholars with the career skills needed to succeed in academic biomedical research. The program offers access to a wide range of mentors across all biomedical disciplines. In addition to research and career development, the program provides training in teaching by partnering with local undergraduate institutions.
Scholars receive four years of support and participate fully in a vibrant postdoctoral community at Tufts University and in the greater Boston area.