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Predoctoral Genetics Training Program (GTP)
Interested In Becoming a Trainee in The Genetics Training Program (GTP)?
Interested In Becoming a Trainee in The Genetics Training Program (GTP)?
The Genetics Training Program (GTP) is an interdisciplinary training program that provides enriched genetics education for graduate students conducting PhD dissertation research in the following departments: (1) Biological Chemistry; (2) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; (3) Human Genetics; (4) Microbiology and Immunology; (5) Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; and (6) Pharmacology.
TRAINEE APPLICATION OVERVIEW
TRAINEE APPLICATION OVERVIEW
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.
Students are expected to achieve a strong foundation in genetics as well as complete the degree requirements of their PhD department. The program is flexible in order to meet students' special interests.
The program currently has 14 funded positions. Trainees are typically supported during their second and third years of graduate study. New students will be admitted to the program in the fall term with a September 1st start date.
APLICATION PROCESS
APLICATION PROCESS
The student's faculty adviser should contact their Department's Executive Committee Representative and provide the following materials. The application deadline will be posted towards the end of the Winter term.
1. Student applicant completes, gathers, and submits the following to their faculty mentor prior to the application deadline noted above:
1. Student applicant completes, gathers, and submits the following to their faculty mentor prior to the application deadline noted above:
1.1. Student statement of interest: a one-page statement of interest demonstrating the applicant’s commitment to further training in genetics, including evidence from prior research experience, rotations, and coursework.
1.2. Student biosketch on NIH form: download NIH biosketch form in Microsoft Word (right click link & save as)
1.2.1. Blank Format Page
1.2.2. Sample Document
2. Faculty mentor completes, gathers, and submits the following to their faculty GTP EC representative prior to the application deadline noted above:
2. Faculty mentor completes, gathers, and submits the following to their faculty GTP EC representative prior to the application deadline noted above:
2.1. Student background information: available from departmental student services staff
2.1.1. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
2.1.2. Letters of recommendation from the student's original application
2.1.3. Undergraduate and graduate GPA
2.2 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 dissertation research.
2.3 Student statement of interest and biosketch: provided by applicant
3. The Faculty GTP EC Representative completes the Summary Sheet and submits all application materials listed above by the deadline.
3. The Faculty GTP EC Representative completes the Summary Sheet and submits all application materials listed above by the deadline.
SELECTION PROCESS
SELECTION PROCESS
Department representatives present their candidates at a meeting of the Executive Committee for evaluation and selection. Each department faculty EC representative gets one vote, the Program Director gets one vote, and each of the two student representatives get one vote.
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