"What is a Post Bacc?"

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Having post-grad experiences in research as lab manager or research assistant before applying to a graduate program will heavily strengthen your application.

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Note: if you are an international student you must ensure that employers can accept you on OPT - (STEM or psych majors have a 2 year extension as of Sept. 2025).

Tips for Post-Bacc Applications

Tips For a Successful Post-Bacc Experience

Finding Post‑Bacc Positions

• Guide to Finding a Paid Post‑Bacc Research Position
• Guide to Finding Bachelor's-Level Research Assistant Positions
• **“Making the Most of Your Gap Year”** (or years!)

National Post‑Bacc Research Programs

• National Institute of Health (NIH) Post‑Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Program
• National Institute of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program
• National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
• **Pathways to Science** (search “post‑baccalaureate”)

University‑Based RA & Lab Manager Job Boards

• Harvard Psychology Post‑Graduate Research Jobs
• University of Pennsylvania Psychology Job Board
• Yale Post-Baccalaureate Research Programs
• Yale Mind & Development Lab Opportunities