Application
The application process is completely electronic and is made accessible in the early Spring. Once a profile is created, the system will allow you to login and update your progress. The system also assists candidates in requesting recommendation letters by notifying your primary and secondary mentors and sending subsequent reminders. All materials must be electronically submitted by the deadline date before midnight.
**Students must be in their first year of graduate school when they apply to the training grant. Funding will begin when students start their second year September 1st. **
- CLP Training Program Intra-Department Rotation Form (required).
- A one-page statement from the nominee describing career goals, commitment to and a detailed plan for completing the curricular requirements of the training program.
- A one-page research project description including background and biomedical significance of the research, a list of project goals and specific plans to achieve these objectives. The biological and chemical approaches to problem solving must be emphasized.
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Do not need official transcripts.
- A short CV, including honors, presentations, research experience, publications, etc.
- Two signed letters of recommendation on letterhead. One letter should be submitted by the candidate’s primary CLP preceptor/mentor. The letter must include a statement from the mentor reaffirming their commitment to the training program and agreeing to allow their mentees to satisfy all training program requirements. The second letter should be obtained from the candidate’s secondary CLP preceptor/mentor who is familiar with the applicant’s academic accomplishments, research potential, and collaborative research project.
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