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About the Program

This program is designed for undergraduate or gap-year students who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and/or research. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to delve into a research project spanning an academic year, running from August to May. Throughout this period, students will work closely with assigned mentors to develop and execute their research projects.

It's important to note that this program does not offer a stipend. Additionally, students are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing during the duration of the program.
In addition to the year-round research experience, our students will have the opportunity to:

attend research focused conferences and workshops
interact with PIs and other students in the same path
present a final report and/or poster at the end of the program

Application Deadline: May 4th, 2026

About the Program

We invite mentors to join our mentor network and become integral parts of our community. We highly encourage Principal Investigators (PIs) to share their expertise and knowledge with aspiring health professionals and investigators. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to motivate PIs and/or mentors to join our network by clicking on the "Join Now" button and completing the provided questions. Join us in fostering the growth and development of the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers.

General Requirements

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Copy of class program
ID with photo (driver’s license or passport)
COVID-19 vaccine evidence
Only students with each research topic recommended requirements will be considered for evaluation.
750-word Declaration of Interest answering the following prompts:
- How does CREPS research program help you advance in your professional career?
- Brief description of their research interests. If the student does not have any prior research experience, they should explain why they are interested in scientific research.

NeuroAIDS

Location: Bayamón
Recommended Requirements:

3.0-4.0 GPA
Second (2nd) year or higher college preparation
Any major welcome
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: 20hrs/week
Research experience required

Environmental Oncology

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.0-4.0 GPA
Third (3rd) year or higher college preparation
Any major welcome
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: 8 hrs/week
Research experience required

Psychiatry/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.0-4.0 GPA
Any college preparation year is welcome
Science or Psychology Major
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: >5 hrs/week

Precision Medicine

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.5-4.0 GPA
Second (2nd) year or higher college preparation
Science major
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: 6-10 hrs/week
Research experience required

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Biomedical Research

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.0-4.0 GPA
Junior (3rd) year or higher college preparation
Any major welcome
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: 8 hrs/week

Health Disparities and Implementation Science in Health

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.0-4.0 GPA
Gap year
Nutrition, Science or Psychology Major
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: 10 hrs/week

Asthma, Sleep, Disaster Research, Quality of Life

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.5-4.0 GPA
Gap Year
Any major welcome
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: >15 hrs/week

Cancer Immunology

Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:

3.0-4.0 GPA
Gap Year
Science major
Interest in any health related profession
Weekly Availability: 15-20hrs/week
Research experience required

Dermatology

Location: Ponce
Recommended Requirements:

3.5-4.0 GPA
Junior (3rd) year, Senior (4th) or Gap Year
Biology, Chemistry Major
Interest in medicine
Weekly Availability: 5-10hrs/week

Our Student's Experiences...

Participar en el CREPS Research Program fue una experiencia enriquecedora tanto a nivel académico como personal. Tuve la oportunidad de explorar el campo de la Psiquiatría, donde conocí a diversas doctoras que nos guiaron durante todo el proceso. Su mentoría no solo amplió mis conocimientos, sino que también me permitió desarrollar una perspectiva más empática y comprensiva hacia los pacientes, especialmente en situaciones fuera de nuestro control. Además, el programa incluyó una serie de talleres que fueron clave en mi crecimiento profesional. Mejoré mis habilidades de escritura científica y aprendí a analizar artículos de investigación con mayor profundidad.

Adriana Rosa Rivero

student

CREPS Research program 2024

Mi experiencia dentro del CREPS Research Program ha sido una muy gratificante. Me encanta que no solo he tenido la oportunidad de colaborar con un mentor excelente, si no que también he recibido talleres escenciales para realizar y presentar una investigación exitosa. Ha excedido mis expectativas y definitivamente lo recomiendo a cualquier estudiante que le interese la investigación científica.

Nashra Andújar

student

CREPS Research program 2024

Mi experiencia dentro del CREPS Research Program ha sido transformadora. Desde el primer día he tenido la oportunidad de desarrollar habilidades en investigación mientras colaboro con un equipo comprometido. He tenido el espacio para hacer preguntas, cometer errores y mejorar con el apoyo de mi mentora y compañeros. Este programa me ha permitido crecer tanto profesional como académicamente.

Emmanuel Colón

Student

CREPS Research program 2024