Buck Institute Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Cultivating a passion for inquiry: That’s our scientific method

We want everyone, at every age, to be as excited about science as we are.

The Buck is a place for education and training.

Our mission includes training the next generation of aging-science researchers and sharing our science with the community. Our educational opportunities include programs for college and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, as well as community education programs.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Graduate student opportunities

The Buck Institute is committed to providing education to graduate students interested in the aging process or age-related diseases. Our collaborative research approach provides rich opportunities for students to interact and learn from scientists in various disciplines.

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POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

Our commitment to scientific advancement

The Buck Institute is committed to training the future scientists of the world to engage in rigorous, innovative, high-caliber research, in their pursuit of better outcomes for age-related disease.

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Advanced Courses for Scientists

The Buck offers intensive master classes on various topics for scientists and researchers wishing to improve their skills. Classes combine theoretical lectures and practical data-handling exercises.

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UNDERGRADUATE & POSTBACC

Undergraduate Internships and Postbaccalaureate Programs

As part of its mission to train the next generation of aging-science researchers, the Buck offers three programs for undergraduate students. The Summer Scholars Program provides summer research opportunities. The SPARC Program enables recent college graduates to take a gap-year to gain Alzheimer’s research experience. The Buck Postbaccalaureate Research Program is a second option for recent graduates that provides two years of research experience in preparation for advanced degree programs or the biotech industry. Training for each program emphasizes communication skills and includes personalized career development.

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LIFELONG LEARNING

Never stop learning

Keeping adults up to date on our research is a priority for the Buck. We offer regular opportunities for older adults and other members of the community to connect with us and learn about how our research can help them live better longer.

We now offer an online learning course! Enroll today! It's free. This course is intended for a non-scientific audience to get the inside scoop on the exciting science going on at the Buck and in labs across the world. The Lifelong Learning course is generously sponsored by Navigage.

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We rely on donations to support the science that we believe will add years to people's lifespan and decades to their healthspan.