The National PROPEL Initiative
Investing in the Future of Science
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National PROPEL advances the talent pipeline by supporting scholars from all backgrounds through paid research opportunities, mentorship, and professional development.
WHAT MAKES THE PROPEL MODEL DIFFERENT
PROPEL creates trainee opportunities by leveraging the needs and resources of local universities. All PROPEL programs share these pillars.
Building A National Community
Join a supportive network of rising scholars, alumni and partners committed to inclusive science
Strengthening Mentorship
Connect with established scientists who guide career development and research journey
Professional Development
Build essential skills through a curriculum of workshops, seminars, and career-focused training programs.
OUR IMPACT
Transforming Futures, Building Leaders
Every investment in PROPEL creates ripples that extend far beyond a single scholar —it helps shape the future of science itself.
250+
Scholars supported
8
Partner Institutions
85%
Scholars pursuing advanced degrees
PROPEL didn’t just give me a research opportunity－it gave me a community that believed in my potential when I coudln’t see it myself.
Dr. Maria Santos
PROPEL Alumna 19, Now Assistant Professor at Standford
The mentorship I recieved through PROPEL was transformational. I finally had someone who understood my journey and could guide me forward
James Chen
PROPEL Scholar ’22. PhD Candidate at MIT
OUR parnerts
Our Growing Network
of Partners
FUNDING PROPEL
How We Can Make it Possible - Together
Your generosity at any level can directly remove barriers for talented scholars.
$100
Pays the application fee for one scholar
$10,000
Supports program expansion or a local hire
$100,000
Supports an entire local PROPEL program for 10 Scholars/year
$1,000,000
Supports all current National PROPEL programs for a year
FEATURED PROPEL PROJECTS
Transforming Futures, Building Leaders
Every investment in PROPEL creates ripples that tend far beyond a single scholar—it shapes the future of science itself.
Building cohorts and community
Connecting mentors and mentees
Leadership development throughout the pipeline
Our reach
Our Growing Network of Partners
PROPEL is supported by a coalition of universities, research institutions, and foundations committed to transforming the scientific workforce.
Interested in starting your own PROPEL program?
featured project
The Pilot
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featured project
Discovery Curator
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GET INVOLVED WITH PROPEL
The Future of Science Needs You
Join a movement of donors, partners, and change makers who are building a more equitable scientific workforce -- one scholar at a time.
Contact us
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