The Genetics Training Program is administered by an Executive Committee (EC) comprised of one faculty representative from each of the six participating departments. Students who have selected genetics-oriented thesis research in one of these departments are eligible to apply. The student's faculty adviser should contact their department EC representative and provide the following materials.

I. Summary Sheet (to be completed by the faculty representative)

II. Background information (available from departmental student services staff):

1. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
2. Letters of recommendation from the student's original application.
3. Undergraduate and graduate GPA.
4. Rotation evaluations.

III. Student statement of interest: A one-page statement of interest demonstrating the student's commitment to further training in genetics, including evidence from prior research experience, rotation experiences, and coursework.

IV. Student biosketch on NIH form - Download NIH biosketch form in Microsoft Word (right click link & save as)

• Blank format page
• Sample

V. Letter from faculty advisor: A letter of recommendation should be addressed to the Genetics Training Program Executive Committee indicating willingness to be the student's advisor, attesting to the student's bona fide interest in genetics, assessing the student's qualities (strengths and weaknesses), and describing the genetics content of the student's potential thesis research.

Selection Process

Department representatives present their candidates at a meeting of the Executive Committee for evaluation and selection.