BRITE is a predoctoral training program at UMass Lowell funded by an institutional training grant (T32) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It prepares doctoral students for careers in biotechnology and biomedical research through mentored research, interdisciplinary laboratory experience, and professional development.
Apply by January 15, 2027.
The BRITE Predoctoral Training Program supports doctoral education in biotechnology and biomedical sciences. The program brings together faculty expertise from the Francis College of Engineering, the Kennedy College of Sciences and the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences.
Training includes laboratory rotations, workshops, journal clubs, research presentations and industry engagement, organized around a two-year cohort experience.
Million in funding over five years, as announced by program leadership.
Cohort size fellows supported each year (planned).
Support period per fellow (planned).
Participating faculty members across three colleges.
Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences award T32GM165287.
Funding details are provided in the BRITE program announcement. View the federal award record for BRITE.
Supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under award T32GM165287. The content is the responsibility of the program and does not necessarily represent official NIH views.