Be sure to complete the online application in its entirety. Starred (* ) fields must be answered. Failure to answer required fields completely may result in delayed consideration of your application. submitting a website inquiry . If you experience any technical issues, please click here for help troubleshooting your problem. Dr. Lilli Fishman . SRF Education Application Troubleshooting There are a number of issues that could result in submission problems. The following reminders and suggestions should address the most common problems encountered by applicants.
Verify that all required (* ) fields have been completed with valid input. The form highlights errors and omissions in red. Carefully review the warning messages explaining the requirement for each field to ensure that ranges have not been exceeded, for instance. Verify that all file attachments conform to the maximum size and format in the instructions. Note that changing the file name extensions (i.e. *.pdf) will not change the file format and will not satisfy the file format requirement. If you are unable to submit the form and see no error messages, try clearing your browser cache. Information from a previous unsuccessful attempt to submit the application can sometimes get stored in the cache and interfere with a subsequent submission, despite the error being addressed. You may wish to refer to https://www.refreshyourcache.com/ for additional help. If clearing your cache doesn’t solve the problem, it’s possible you are experiencing a browser-specific issue. Trying a different browser often helps as switching browsers addresses the caching issue, personal settings, and add-ons that may interfere with the form submission. We recommend trying one of the browsers we tested most extensively: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer. If none of the aforementioned reminders or suggestions resolves your issue, please alert the system administrator by submitting a website inquiry . In your message, be sure to clearly describe the problem(s) you are experiencing and the browsers you have already tried. Attaching a screenshot(s), such as any error messages you have received, can help us resolve your issue more quickly. Please note that the application deadline is strictly enforced, and applications submitted late due to technical issues will be accepted only at the discretion of the Director of Academic Affairs.
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Contact Information This information will allow SRF to contact you and conduct an interview.
Name* First Name/Given Name Last Name/Surname
Email Address*
Phone Number
Address Where did you hear about the SRF Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Program?* Would you like to be added to the SRF newsletter mailing list? Have you ever applied to an SRF program before?
If so, please specify which year(s) and program(s) you have applied for; otherwise leave blank.
What is your main career goal?*
Academic Information This information is necessary to evaluate your application.
University* Please select... Other Albany State University Alcorn State University Allegheny College Amherst College Arizona State University Assumption College Auburn University Aurora University Austin College Baylor University Benedictine College Berea College Bethany College Binghamton University - State University of New York (SUNY) Biola University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brigham Young University Brown University Bucknell University Butler University Butte College California Baptist University California Institute of Technology (Caltech) California Polytechnic State University, Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Chico California State University, Fresno California State University, Long Beach California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Christopher Newport University City College of New York Claremont McKenna College Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College Colgate University College of Charleston College of Marin College of William & Mary College of Wooster Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Columbia College Columbia University Concordia College Concordia University Irvine Cornell College Cornell University Coventry University Dartmouth College Davidson College De Anza College Diablo Valley College Dickinson College Dominican University of California Drexel University Duke University Elmira College Emory University Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Florida State University Foothill College Fordham University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gonzaga University Gordon College Grinnell College Hamilton College Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Hofstra University Howard University Hunter College - City University of New York Husson University Illinois College Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Iowa State University Jackson State University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kansas State University Knox College La Roche College Lafayette College Lehigh University Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY) Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Luther College Macalester College Marist College Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercer University Miami Dade College Miami University (Ohio) Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Middlebury College Mills College Minnesota State University, Mankato Mississippi State University Missouri State University Montana State University Moravian College Morehead State University Morgan State University Mount Holyoke College Murray State University New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico State University New York University Norfolk State University North Carolina State University North Central College Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College Occidental College Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pitzer College, Claremont Colleges Plymouth University Pomona College Portland State University Prairie View A&M University Princeton University Purdue University Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY) Ramapo College of New Jersey Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University - New Brunswick Saint Louis University Saint Mary's College of California Saint Michael's College Saint Peter's University Salem State University San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Scripps College Seattle Central College Seton Hall University Siena College Skidmore College Smith College Sonoma State University South Carolina State University South Dakota State University Southeast Missouri State University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Methodist University Southern New Hampshire University Southern Oregon University Southwestern Adventist University Spelman College St. John Fisher College St. Lawrence University Stanford University State University of New York, Buffalo State University of New York, Cobleskill State University of New York, Oswego Stony Brook University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University Troy University Tufts University Tulane University Union College (NY) University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado, Boulder University of Colorado, Denver University of Connecticut University of Dallas University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston University of Idaho University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Maine at Farmington University of Maine, Machias University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Miami University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Missouri, Columbia University of Montana University of Nebraska Omaha University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Hampshire University of New Mexico University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of North Carolina, Charlotte University of North Florida University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Santa Cruz University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas, Arlington University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, Dallas University of the Pacific University of Toledo University of Utah University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wyoming University/College Utah State University Utah Valley University Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Wake Forest University Wartburg College Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan College Wesleyan University West Virginia University Western Michigan University Western New England University Western Washington University Westminster College Whittier College Williams College Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Xavier University of Louisiana Yale University
University (Other)*
If your university or college is not listed in the previous field, enter its name here.
Major or Concentration*
GPA (4.0 scale)* This number should reflect your cumulative 4.0 scale GPA. Any international grades need not be included as they will be reflected in the additional transcript.
Date of Graduation* January February March April May June July August September October November December
Month
Year*
Year
First available date to begin fellowship* MM slash DD slash YYYY
Attention : Please be clear to answer with the first day that you could actually be at the host institution. If necessary, use a conservative estimate based on the last day of finals. You will not be held to this precise answer, but the expectation is that the answer will be accurate within a few days.
Will you require an OPT or similar documentation to participate in the program?* Note that the answer for this question will not disqualify you. Instead, it will help ensure you are given sufficient warning to complete any necessary applications in time for the start of the fellowship.
Laboratory Experience Please indicate the level of skills/experience you possess as accurately as possible by indicating the number of times you have performed the following laboratory procedures. You may expand upon your experience in your Personal or Scientific Statement.
Agarose gel electrophoresis Four or more times One to three times Never
Bacterial cell culture Four or more times One to three times Never
C. elegans maintenance Four or more times One to three times Never
DNA extraction Four or more times One to three times Never
DNA quantification Four or more times One to three times Never
Drosophila maintenance Four or more times One to three times Never
ELISA Four or more times One to three times Never
Flow cytometry Four or more times One to three times Never
Immunofluorescence Four or more times One to three times Never
In situ hybridization Four or more times One to three times Never
Mammalian cell culture Four or more times One to three times Never
Micropipetting Four or more times One to three times Never
Microscopy Four or more times One to three times Never
Mouse/rat husbandry Four or more times One to three times Never
Polymerase chain reaction Four or more times One to three times Never
Protein electrophoresis Four or more times One to three times Never
Sub-cloning Four or more times One to three times Never
Western blot Four or more times One to three times Never
Other (mention level of expertise for any additional laboratory skills)
How many years of research experience do you have, excluding lab classes?* Technical Experience Please indicate the level of experience you possess as accurately as possible.Beginner : You are familiar with the skill but may require additional training to use it in your project.Intermediate : You are proficient and should be able to apply it to the project with a little guidance.Advanced : You are capable of using the skill to accomplish specific tasks with little or no guidance.
BASH Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
Linux Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
Matlab Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
PROVEAN Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
PyMOL Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
Python Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
R Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
Rosetta Advanced Intermediate Beginner None
Other (mention level of expertise for any additional computer languages, statistics, or data analysis programs)
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2021 Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Projects Use this section to identify your research interests.
You may select up to three labs, but be sure to select ONLY those projects you are prepared to join. Carefully read the
Research Project Descriptions to review the research project associated with each PI before making your decision. You will have the opportunity to explain your interest in each project in your Personal Statement.
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Research Groups Demographics (Optional) This information would aid future funding of the program. Your individual responses will not be disclosed. The information would only be used to evaluate the program as a whole.
Gender - None - Male Female
What is your ethnicity? Select the answer with which you MOST CLOSELY identify. What is your race? Check all that apply. Additional Application Documents The additional application documents are an opportunity for you to explain your interest in specific research project(s) and highlight your prior research experience. Except where otherwise stated, you may submit files in PDF, DOC or DOCX format. The maximum size for each file is 4 MB.
University Transcript* Please provide a copy of your full transcript in PDF format. An unofficial transcript is sufficient. The transcript should list grades from all of your completed coursework. If you are applying during your final term, you may submit your most recent transcript, but you will be required to demonstrate completion of your degree before formally starting the fellowship. Please note that this document will ONLY be accepted in PDF format.
Additional Transcript(s) Be sure to submit an accurate record of your entire undergraduate coursework. Use this option to submit additional transcript(s) if you have attended more than one institution during the course of your undergraduate schooling. Please note that these documents will ONLY be accepted in PDF format.
CV or Resume* Please limit your CV or resume to a maximum of 2 pages. In particular, highlight any prior laboratory or research experience. A brief 1- or 2-line description of your specific contribution to each research project is particularly helpful. For instance, the statement "created the expression construct that allowed us to determine protein localization" quickly clarifies your role in the project. You can delve into the specifics of your research in the scientific statement.
Personal Statement* Please explain your interest in the SRF Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Program, SENS Research Foundation in general, and your general research interests. Highlight any relevant skills to your selected projects and/or connection between past research experiences and your selected projects. Limit your personal statement to a maximum of 2 pages. This document should answer the questions of “Why you?” And “Why SRF?
Scientific Statement* We would like to get a sense of you as a researcher. Please highlight your prior research experience. Note that it is better to clearly explain your role in one or two projects in which you had a significant role rather than simply list procedures which you have performed. Your CV or resume will provide a comprehensive list of all prior research and skills. In particular, explain your contribution to the project both experimentally and intellectually (for instance, what data did you collect and what conclusions did your data produce?). The scientific statement should not exceed a maximum of 2 pages.
Letter(s) of Recommendation At least one letter of recommendation must be submitted on your behalf. You may request one or two additional letters (a maximum of three total letters) be submitted on your behalf. Recommendations from your research advisors or internship mentors are most helpful.Please download the [email protected] Letters of recommendation sent by the applicant will not be accepted. Recommender(s) Please list the person or people who you have asked to write you a letter of recommendation. This information will help us contact the recommender if we encounter any submission problems.
Don't forget that you must send the submission directions to your recommender(s).
Recommender #1 Full Name*
Email*
Letter on File This individual submitted a Letter of Recommendation on my behalf for the 2022 SRF Summer Scholars Program, and I would like to use the same letter for this application.
Recommender #2 Full Name
Email
Letter on File This individual submitted a Letter of Recommendation on my behalf for the 2022 SRF Summer Scholars Program, and I would like to use the same letter for this application.
Recommender #3 Full Name
Email
Letter on File This individual submitted a Letter of Recommendation on my behalf for the 2022 SRF Summer Scholars Program, and I would like to use the same letter for this application.
