Education
Overview
The Schaufeld Program for Prostate Cancer in Black Men’s Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program is recruiting students interested in pursuing 2 years of full time, laboratory or public health-based research on prostate cancer.

This position is optimal for students seeking a postundergraduate research experience before pursuing a higher degree in medical or graduate school. Students will choose a mentor from among the many faculty at Johns Hopkins studying prostate cancer and join their research team.
In addition to pursuing research projects, students will also be involved in the community-based initiatives of the program and will have access to many enrichment activities including MCAT preparation courses, clinical shadowing, and mentorship from the graduate and medical school programs at Johns Hopkins. The goal of the program is to prepare students for medical school or graduate school in the biomedical sciences.
Eligibility

The ideal candidate is a current senior or recent college graduate with a record of successful completion of introductory biology and/or other science courses in college, and with a commitment to and record of work in health disparities.
This program is open to all applicants, regardless of race or ethnicity. Students with diverse experiences, talents, backgrounds, and perspectives are encouraged to apply. In accordance with applicable law, race and ethnicity will not be considered in the selection process.
How to Apply

Complete the application at this link, selecting “School of Medicine Research Programs 2027” and the “Schaufeld Scholars Program”
If you have any questions during the application process please email: [email protected]
Current Schaufeld Program Scholars
Praise Awogbesan
- Born in Nigeria
- Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morgan State University
- Working in Dr. Janielle Maynard’s Laboratory
Layla Baker
- Born in Detroit, Michigan
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Morgan State University
- Working in Dr. Jun Luo’s Laboratory
Kemuel Clarke
- Born in Nassau, The Bahamas
- Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry, Howard University
- Working in Dr. Yasser Ged’s Laboratory
Jevon Layne
- Born in Trinidad and Tobago
- Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry, Howard University
- Working in Dr. Clayton Yates’s Laboratory
Xavier Welch
- Born in Baltimore
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Morgan State University
- Working in Dr. Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian's Laboratory