Nominations are open for the 2027-2029 ASCI Postbaccalaureate Scholars Program

The ASCI is pleased to call for applications for the 2027-2029 ASCI Postbaccalaureate Program, a mentored research experience in an ASCI-member laboratory. By the end of the two-year term, postbacs will possess the experience, confidence, and research acumen necessary to become competitive MD or MD-PhD candidates entering the physician-science pipeline.

Postbacs will attend and present their research at the 2028 and 2029 AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meetings and are expected to co-author papers describing their research projects.

Nominations for this cycle are open now through January 31, 2027.

This program provides an intensive, two-year mentored laboratory research experience for students that will expose them to the physician-scientist career path, strengthen their applications to MD or MD-PhD programs, and enhance their career development. From the nominations, two finalists will be selected.

Nominees are undergraduates who are either in their last year of study or are college graduates who have received their bachelor’s degree within two years at the time of submission. Nominees should intend to apply to medical school during their second year of the Postbac Program.

Nominations consist of the following:

Nominators are ASCI members in good standing who are able to provide a suitable environment for their nominees and who, by way of their nomination, are indicating their agreement to host the nominee if selected for this recognition. (This is different from previous cycles in which nominees would be matched with member labs via a separate solicitation for members interested in hosting a postbac.)

• The nominator provides:
  • a 250-word statement focused on a description of the nominee’s strengths and suitability for this program, and
  • a trainee table (PDF)
• The nominee provides:
  • a 750-word essay that describes the nominee’s research experience, current interests and career goals;
  • an undergraduate transcript (PDF);
  • a curriculum vitae (PDF);
  • headshot photograph (JPG etc.) (this file is not used in the review process);
  • one letter of recommendation (see more below); and
  • a completed ASCI demographics survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the main ASCI Postbaccalaureate Program page.

Contact:

For information or questions, contact us at programs@the-asci.org.