Post-baccalaureate Program - Joslin/BIDMC (Boston, MA)

Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Post-baccalaureate Program in Diabetes and Metabolism

Joslin Diabetes Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts are accepting applications for the Post-baccalaureate Program in Diabetes and Metabolism. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a doctoral degree and research-focused career. The 2-year program consists of a full-time, mentored research experience, coursework in diabetes and metabolism, and career development workshops focused on application/matriculation into PhD programs. Stipends will be provided ($62,232/year plus benefits). Participants will benefit from a highly collaborative scientific environment and expert mentorship of Joslin and BIDMC faculty. We anticipate recruiting 5 post-baccalaureates to begin in August 2026.

Eligibility:

• US citizen, noncitizen national of the US, or non-citizen who has permanent residency.
• Have completed undergraduate degree by June 2026 but no earlier than April 2024 with a minimum of 1 year of undergraduate coursework in biology and 2 years of chemistry (or biochemistry).
• Able to commit to completion of the 2-year full-time program.
• Vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza.

For more program and application information, visit https://www.joslin.org/research/learning-training-joslin/post-baccalaureate-program-diabetes-metabolism

Submission Deadline February 15, 2026

Beth Israel Lahey Health and all of its employing entities (including Joslin Diabetes Center and BIDMC) are a purpose-driven, values-based organization.  All of the employing entities of Beth Israel Lahey Health maintain policies of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in employment.