Application Information

Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from graduate students at the University of Minnesota who are currently in their first year of their PhD (e.g., who will be in their second year on July 1, 2024, having completed their first academic year). To be eligible, applicants must be advised by one of our Faculty Mentors and perform research in genetics and genomics. Applicants should be US citizens or permanent residents.

Available positions and support: We anticipate filling 2 positions for an expected July 1, 2024 start date. The initial appointment will be for a year and is renewable for a second year.

Application: The application deadline is 5:00 pm, May 1, 2024.

Candidates should submit a single PDF document containing the following items (1-3). Please name the file GGPTP_LASTNAME.pdf and submit using the drop box linked below by 5:00 pm on May 1, 2024. If you encounter issues with submitting your PDF, please notify Tori Lafky ([email protected]).

 
  1. Your CV.
  2. A Research Statement (1 page limit, including figures, not including citations). Your research statement should explain the biological questions your research addresses, the short- and long-term goals of your dissertation research, your experimental findings (unpublished and/or published), and the significance and impact of your work.
  3. Your Diversity Statement (1 page limit). Your diversity statement should outline your commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as a member of the University of Minnesota community.
     

In addition to submitting a document containing the information above, please ask two references to send a letter of recommendation to Tori Lafky ([email protected]). Please verify that letters were sent on your behalf by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024.

Selection: Awardees will be selected based on fit with the goals of the program through assessment of research program, diversity statement, and career to date. Awardees will be announced in June 2024.

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