Eligibility for the BAA-POCS program include:
- Full-time student at a local university
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- An interest in sciences, biomedicine or bioengineering
- Open to pursue an advanced degree via graduate school or medical school.
Important Application Dates
- Applications are currently being accepted for the upcoming year. The deadline is February 20, 2026.
Application Components
- A completed application form
- Curriculum vitae/resumé
- Names and email addresses for two of your college mentors
- A personal statement about yourself, your aspirations, why you are a good candidate for the BAA-POCS program and how the program will help advance your career aspirations. Personal statement should be 300 words.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (copy of passport information page, copy of birth certificate, or copy of permanent residency card)