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Research

Instructions for Completion of the Summer Research Training Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the NIH/Merck Summer Research Fellowships.

Please read the following instructions carefully.

University of Pennsylvania Applicants

Please submit the following:

Completed application package (online)
Transcripts, official or unofficial, from each institution you’ve attended, including Penn Vet
Copy of GRE scores (photocopies acceptable)
Complete Faculty Sponsor Recommendation/Commitment Form

University of Pennsylvania Applicants Who Hold PhDs

Please submit the following:

Completed application package (online)
Transcripts, official or unofficial, from each institution you’ve attended, including Penn Vet
Copy of GRE scores (photocopies acceptable)
Complete Faculty Sponsor Recommendation/Commitment Form

Outside Applicants

Please submit the following:

Completed application package (online)
Official transcripts from each institution you’ve attended, including current veterinary school transcripts
Copy of GRE scores (photocopies acceptable)
Complete Faculty Sponsor Recommendation/Commitment Form

to:

Dr. Michael Atchison
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6046

Application deadline: February 1

The University of Pennsylvania admits students of any race, color, sex, sexual or affectional preference, age, religion, national or ethnic origin or physical handicap, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual or affectional preference, age, religion or ethnic origin or physical handicap. The University's policy applies to faculty and other employees, applicants for faculty position and other employment, students and applicants to education programs and activities.

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Personal Information
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Ethnic Identity (optional):	Ethnic Identity (optional): The completion of this question is not required. The purpose is to assess the effectiveness of the University's recruitment efforts and to facilitate selection of a diverse student body. Since the University does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnic origin, the answer or the omission of an answer will not influence the University's decision on admission.
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Faculty Sponsor Information
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Education After High School Name and Location of Institution Department Dates of Attendance Degree or Diploma Major Graduated Month/Year Cumulative GPA

GRE Scores
Total GRE Score:*		Advanced Subjects (if any):
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Quantitative:*		Date Taken (mm/dd/yyyy):
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Background Information on Applicant
1. Please provide a brief description of your research experience.

2. What are your current interest areas in the Medical Sciences and what are your future objectives?

3. Please provide a description of your proposed research project (not exceeding 3 pages) including a) Title, b) Objective, c) Overall Approach, d) Budget, and e) Animal Care Committee approval, if animals are used. The budget is requested to assure that the mentor is aware of the costs necessary for completion of the work.

Authorization By submission of this application, your authorize the release of any information contained in, or related materials received separately from, the application for admission for use in reviewing your application to the NIH/Merck Summer Research Training Program.
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Application

Research

Instructions for Completion of the Summer Research Training Program Application

Education After High School

Background Information on Applicant