Are you a recent graduate or about to graduate with your bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related fields?

Not sure what your next step is?

The UTEP ROADS Postbaccalaureate program could be for you!

UTEP ROADS is an NSF funded RaMP (Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates) program that aims to provide the next generation of global change scientists with transformative research training and professional development – all while engaging them within a supportive academic network at the University of Texas at El Paso and beyond.

The ROADS program is seeking applicants who:

Have received a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science (or related field) within the last 4 years (May 2022 – May 2026)

Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (preferred)

Have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Why should you apply?

ROADS students will:

Be awarded one-year of full support ($32.5K stipend, funds for research, travel, and subsistence)

Develop and conduct a year-long research project at UTEP within a faculty members lab

Experience innovative science that focuses on identifying the effects global change has on ecological, evolutionary, and environmental processes in the extreme dryland environments of the Arctic and Desert

Participate in expert led workshops, seminars, and networking events that aim to enhance the professional skills needed to thrive in graduate school or STEM careers

Have an opportunity to publish their findings in scientific journals

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team of mentors and peers!

How can you apply? Applicants must submit:

Online Application and Registration https://etap.nsf.gov/

Emails of 2 professional references for letters of recommendation

A personal essay on interest in the ROADS program and research background

Unofficial Academic Transcript

Applications for the ROADS Postbaccalaureate program are due March 1st , 2026

Please see the full Application Details on our UTEP ROADS Website!

Have additional questions? Please contact ramp@utep.edu