Application Information
What to Expect When Filling Out the Application Form
The application will request the following information:
- Your contact information.
- Your graduate and undergraduate information.
- List of the top 5 labs of interest. Click here to learn about the labs in Basic Sciences. Accepted applicants will be matched with labs of interest during the symposium, as best as possible.
- Research Statement
- The research statement should describe your graduate work and future goals.
- The statement must be uploaded as a PDF with a 1-page maximum (Arial font size 11. 0.5” margin. Single-spaced. References and figures can be included but must fit in the 1-page limit).
- CV or NIH Biosketch.
- CV should be a maximum of 5 pages and should include: education, research experience, teaching experience (if applicable), publications, presentations, awards, professional affiliations, community or university service or other relevant information.
- CV should be a maximum of 5 pages and should include: education, research experience, teaching experience (if applicable), publications, presentations, awards, professional affiliations, community or university service or other relevant information.
- Contact information for one referee.
Eligibility
- Applications are open to students from all scientific fields interested in pursuing postdoctoral training in basic sciences.
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) students within two years of graduation or that have graduated within the past year.
- Both domestic and international students (subject to visa/visa waiver requirements for non-US applicants) are encouraged to apply.
Important Dates
Applications Closed for Fall 2024
- Applications open: June 3 2024
- Application deadline: July 8 2024
- Reference recommendation letters due: July 15 2024
- Notifications sent: August 9 2024
- Program Dates: September 12-14 (September 11 - optional early arrival)
What is Included
Roundtrip flight to Seattle
Up to 3 nights in a hotel
Meals + Ground transportation