Program Application

Instructions for Application Submission

• Deadline for submission of applications: TBD
• 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.
• 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.
• See for program overview, including amount of support, faculty list, and course requirements.
• If you have any questions concerning this application process, please contact Jenny Luna at mpluna@mednet.ucla.edu

Download the applicaiton form →

Application Checklist

Electronic copies of the following items should be emailed to: Jenny Luna at mpluna@mednet.ucla.edu with Subject "GATP Application"

• Summary Sheet (see the Application Form link above; this electronic form can be filled online, saved, and then emailed; for best results use a recent version of Adobe Reader)
• 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
• Letters of Recommendation:
  • For incoming students: at least three Letters of Recommendation from your Graduate Application (from the Student Affairs Officer of the Department you applied to)
  • For continuing UCLA graduate students: one Letter from your Faculty Research Advisor is required, additional letters are optional.