Instructions for Application Submission
- Deadline for submission of applications: 11:59pm, January 31, 2020
- 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.
- See for program overview, including amount of support, faculty list, and course requirements.
- If you have any questions concerning this application process, please contact Issa Lutfi at ilutfi@mednet.ucla.edu
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Application Checklist
Electronic copies of the following items should be emailed to: Issa Lutfi at ilutfi@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, sent to Issa Lutfi at ilutfi@mednet.ucla.edu)
- For continuing UCLA graduate students: one Letter from your Faculty Research Advisor is required, additional letters are optional. Letters should be emailed to Issa Lutfi at ilutfi@mednet.ucla.edu. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the letter of recommendation is received by the application deadline.
