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POSTBACCALAUREATE/TECHNICAL IRTA PROGRAM
PROGRAM APPLICATION
OMB No. 0925-0299
Expiration Date 03/31/2014
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Tips for Applying Successfully:
1. If you are applying to the Postbac IRTA program, review the Postbac IRTA program description and the associated "Frequently
Asked Questions" before beginning your online application. If you are applying to the Technical IRTA Program, review the
Technical IRTA program description and "Frequently Asked Questions" for that program before beginning your online application.
2. Be sure that the e-mail addresses you provide for your references are accurate. Incorrect e-mail addresses will delay the
processing of your application and could result in your application's not receiving full consideration.
3. Please note that this form accepts plain text inputs only. This means that special characters and formatting such as bullets,
"smart quotes," bold or italic fonts, Greek letters, etc., will be lost or altered. To ensure your data appears as you intend it to,
compose your inputs to the longer fields on this form using a plain text editor (e.g., Notepad, for PC users, or TextEdit, for Mac
users). In place of special formatting, you will need to rely on the use of capital letters, white space, asterisks, and other standard
keyboard characters.
4. Proofread your application thoroughly for accuracy and completeness; false or inaccurate information may be grounds for denying
your candidacy or removing you from the program.
5. Complete your application as soon as possible and encourage your references to submit their letters promptly using our online
system.
6. NOTE: There is no deadline for applying to either the Postbac IRTA program or the Technical IRTA program; applications are
accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
2. Candidates for the Postbac IRTA Program must have received their bachelor's degree no more than 2 years prior to the date they
begin the program. They must also intend to apply to graduate or professional (medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing) school during
the program. The general expectation is that applicants will have received their bachelor's degrees from accredited colleges or
universities in the U.S.; however, U.S. citizens whose degrees are from other nations may apply for a waiver of this requirement.
Permanent residents must have received their bachelor's degrees from U.S. institutions to be eligible to participate.
3. Candidates for the Technical IRTA program must have graduated from a fully accredited U.S. college or university with a bachelor's
or master's degree.
Indicates a required field!

1. Personal Information
You must enter this information if you wish to save your application.

Training Program:

Name:

Postbaccalaureate IRTA

Technical IRTA

Mr.
Prefix

Month/Day of Birth:

First

/

MI

Last

(mm/dd)
Format: [email protected]

E-mail Address:
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Preferred Phone Number:

Citizenship Status:

Format: (999) 999-9999

US Citizen

Month and Year Bachelor's
Degree Received/Expected:
Bachelor's Degree is from an
Accredited U.S. Institution?
Master's Degree Earned?

/

(mm/yyyy)

Yes

No

Yes

No

Master's Degree Received/Expected
(if applicable):
Master's Degree is from an
Accredited U.S. Institution?

/
Yes

(mm/yyyy)
No

Not Applicable

Personal Information - Continued
Permanent Address:

City:
State:
(Use DC for District of Columbia and NA if your permanent address is not in the U.S.)
Zip Code:
Country/Region:

United States

Country/Region:

United States

Permanent Home Phone:
Relative at NIH/FDA:

Format: (999) 999-9999
Yes

No

Help: Definition of Relative

If yes, enter the Name and Institute/Center of each Relative (please list all):

2. Academic Information
Bachelor's Institution:
Bachelor's Degree Cumulative GPA:
Bachelor's Degree Institution Grading Scale:
Note: If you select 'Other', please explain in Section 3, Coursework and Grades.
Be sure to describe your school's grading scale and your current cumulative
average relative to that scale.
Undergraduate Academic Major:

or

Bachelor's Degree Type:

Master's Institution (if applicable):
Master's Degree Cumulative GPA
(if applicable):
Master's Degree Institution Grading Scale
(if applicable):
Master's Degree Type (if applicable):

Education Plans:

or
Note: Please indicate the degree you plan to pursue after completing your time
at NIH.

3. Coursework and Grades
Please enter all the courses you have completed, not just your science courses, Also enter any courses you are currently taking or in
which you will enroll during your final semester. As you receive grades for these courses, add them here using the Modify
Application tool.
Course Title

Grade

4. CV/Resume
Copy and paste a plain text version of your curriculum vitae into this space. Minor reformatting may be necessary. Include education,
relevant research experience, scientific publications, honors and awards, etc.

5. References
Once you submit your completed application, an e-mail request for a letter of recommendation will automatically be sent to
each of the following individuals:
Reference 1:
Name:

Mr.
Prefix

First

MI

Last

Address:
Phone:
E-mail:

Format: [email protected]

Reference 2:
Name:

Mr.
Prefix

First

MI

Last

Address:
Phone:
E-mail:

Format: [email protected]

Reference 3:
Name:

Mr.
Prefix

First

MI

Last

Address:
Phone:
E-mail:

Format: [email protected]

E-mail:

Format: [email protected]

6. Research Interests
6a. Areas of Scientific Interest:
1.
2.
3.

6b. Medical Entity/Disease:
1.
2.
3.

7. Cover Letter:
Please write a cover letter outlining your research interests, career goals, and reasons for applying for training at the NIH.

Training Locations
Training occurs on several sites including the main campus in Bethesda, MD. To help our investigators, please indicate ALL
locations where you would be willing to train.
Bethesda, MD (main NIH campus)
Frederick, MD (some NCI labs)
Baltimore, MD (most NIA labs and all NIDA labs)
Research Triangle Park (Raleigh/Durham), NC (NIEHS only)
Hamilton, MT (limited positions in NIAID)
Phoenix, AZ (limited positions in NIDDK)
Detroit, MI (limited positions in NICHD)
Framingham, MA (limited positions at NHLBI)

How did you hear about this program? (Please select all that apply.)
Ad in a scientific journal (Nature, Science); please specify:
Ad in a student journal; please specify:
Ad in a meeting program

Ad in a meeting program
Exhibit at a meeting; please specify:
Career development/opportunities workshop
Flier
Poster
From a mentor or advisor
From an alumnus/alumna of the program
NIH representative visited school
Web search
Other; please specify:

Notice to all applicants:
It is your responsibility to ensure that all of the above information is correct. False or inaccurate information contained in this
application may be grounds for denying your candidacy or removing you from the program.
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