Genetics Training Program Grant

Hello,

I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the Genetics Training Program that supports PhD training in genetics through a 2 year fellowship.  This year’s call for applications has a deadline of June 12.  Please see the program website and the forwarded message below for further details.

Let me know if you have any questions about the program.

Tim James

GTP EEB representative

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Moran, John" <moranj@med.umich.edu>

Subject: From Moran---important---GTP call for student applications--due Monday June 12, 2017--please read email.

Date: May 26, 2017 at 11:17:26 PM EDT

To: "gtpfaculty@umich.edu" <gtpfaculty@umich.edu>

Cc: "gtpcommittee@umich.edu" <gtpcommittee@umich.edu>, Anthony Antonellis <antonell@umich.edu>, "Grahl, Karen" <kgrahl@med.umich.edu>, "Moran, John" <moranj@med.umich.edu>

Dear GTP Faculty,

 

I am pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for five open positions in the Genetics Training Program.  Our goal is to recruit and train a diverse group of graduate students with interests in genetic research.  Applications are due by Monday, June 12, 2017. 

 

Funding will begin on September 1, 2017.  The usual term of support is two years.  Preference will be given to students starting their second or third year of graduate school in the fall, although we will, on occasion, consider applications from more senior students. We encourage all eligible students to apply.  

 

As in previous years, applications should be submitted to your GTP departmental representative.  We require a statement of interest that addresses how genetics factors into the student’s planned dissertation research, an NIH Biosketch from each applicant (see attached template), and a letter of recommendation from the advisor (please be sure to state the genetic nature of the proposed dissertation project).  

Attached to this email is a description of the application process and a blank biosketch form.  Additional information about the Genetics Training Program can be found at the following website: http://gtp.med.umich.edu/. (please also see:  https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/human-genetics/genetics-training-program/genetics-training-program-how-apply)

The GTP Executive Committee will meet in June to select students for support.  Please contact your department representative or Karen Grahl if you have questions about the applications or eligibility.

·         Biological Chemistry                                                            Audrey Seasholtz

·         Ecology & Evolutionary Biology                                           Timothy James

·         Human Genetics                                                                  Anthony Antonellis

·         Microbiology & Immunology                                               Christiane Wobus

·         Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology                  John Schiefelbein

·         Pharmacology                                                                       Michael Holinstat

Please also feel free to let me know if you have any questions or require any additional information about the GTP.

Have a nice holiday weekend.

Thank you,

John Moran