Deadline for the 3rd Cohort TBD

The application packet will include the following:

• Application
  • Applicant demographics
  • Name and contact information for laboratory and clinical mentor
  • Letters of support from your chosen laboratory and clinical mentor (agreement to mentor, not fund).
  • List of previous major scholarships and fellowships
  • Academic history plus transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
  • Information on any previous research experience
  • Career development plan (which will include rationale for any proposed course work and proposed use of award funds)
    • stated goals/outcomes of program completion
    • outline and rationale for proposed coursework
    • structure and activities for proposed clinical immersion
    • timeline for career development
  • Executive summary of proposed project
  • Budget indicating how the proposed funds will be spent
• Applicant CV
• Mentors CV
• Three letters of references with the included reference report

Application

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When will scholars be notified of the decisions?
A: The applicant selection process will be completed by June 1, 2008.

Q: When will the program start?
A: Program start date is July 1, 2008

Q: After my application is received, what happens next?
A: After you application is received, selected candidates will be scheduled for interviews with program management.

Q: Do I have to have both a Clinical and Basic Science Mentor?
A: Yes, though you could have one person serve as both.

Q: Can I still apply if I don't have one or both mentors?
A: Yes, though preference is given to individuals who have identified mentors. If you need assistance finding a mentor, the MICHR Education Program is willing to help identify potential mentors.  Please contact Maggie Helms (mhelms@umich.edu) if you have questions regarding PTSP mentorship.

For questions or comments on this site contact Monica Stiddom (mhealy@umich.edu or 734-998-7348).