Instructions for Application Submission
- Deadline for submission of applications: 11:59pm, January 29, 2021
- Application packets must be complete at the time of submission (including letters of recommendation), as the Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately.
- Each applicant must be nominated by a UCLA faculty member. If you do not have a faculty sponsor, email Dr. Jeanette Papp at jcpapp@ucla.edu
- The applicant's Statement of Purpose (for incoming students) or Statement of Research Interest (for continuing UCLA graduate students) does not have a set length but should clearly and concisely reflect the applicant's research interest and work in genomic analysis. Statement should include a discussion of why this program would be a good fit for the applicant.
- The applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident to receive an award. Proof of status is required if born outside of the US.
- Program Overview gives more information, including amount of support, faculty list, and course requirements.
- If you have any questions concerning this application process, please contact Ramirez Blanca at BlancaRamirez@mednet.ucla.edu
Download the application form →
Application Checklist
The following items should be combined in the order below into a single PDF file and emailed to: Ramirez Blanca at BlancaRamirez@mednet.ucla.edu with Subject "GATP Application"
- Summary Sheet (see the Application Form link above; this electronic form can be filled online, and saved; for best results use a recent version of Adobe Reader; be sure the saved copy shows your data)
- Undergraduate Transcripts (photocopy of official form is acceptable)
- Graduate Transcripts (if applicable; photocopy of official form is acceptable)
- GRE Scores (photocopy of official form is acceptable)
- Applicant’s Description of Scientific Interests:
- For incoming students: Statement of Purpose from your Graduate Application
- For continuing UCLA graduate students: Statement of Research Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of any published Scientific Abstracts or Manuscripts, if applicable
- Letters of Recommendation: For continuing UCLA graduate students, emailed directly from your Faculty Research Advisor: one Letter of Recommendation from your Faculty Research Advisor is required;
additional letters from others are optional (they should also be emailed directly by their authors to the GATP Application address). If you do not yet have a Research Advisor, this may be the PI of one of your rotation labs. Letters should be emailed by your Advisor to Ramirez Blanca at BlancaRamirez@mednet.ucla.edu. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the letter of recommendation is received by the application deadline.
