INFORMATION FOR FALL 2009 ADMISSION WILL BE POSTED LATER THIS SUMMER (updated June 20, 2008).

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FALL 2008 ADMISSION to the GRADUATE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

The GPP application deadline for Fall 2008 admission is: JANUARY 1, 2008 (5:00pm EST), with two exceptions:

• NCI-Molecular Pathology – Deadline: October 18, 2007.  Applications submitted after October 18, 2007 will be considered based on admission space availability.
• NINR-Nursing & Biobehavioral Research - Deadline: April 30, 2008

Some university applications have an earlier application deadline; check university webpage for details.

Students wishing to enroll in an NIH-University partnership (Institutional Partnerships) must complete the GPP application, except those wishing to enroll in the NIH-University of Pennsylvania partnership who should only apply directly to the university.  In addition, all partnerships, with the exception of Johns Hopkins, Karolinska, Oxford and Cambridge, require simultaneous submission of the UNIVERSITY application to the university.  University applications for Johns Hopkins, Karolinska, Oxford and Cambridge will be submitted only if admission to the GPP is granted.   

The GPP application has two components:
1) Part-A – Complete this Form First.
This portion of the GPP application collects your contact information, education history, references, and partnership selection.  Some partnerships require additional information for selection criteria; review the partnership descriptions for guidance.  Timely completion of this form ensures early processing of your transcripts and letters of recommendation.  The GPP strongly encourages you to complete and submit Part-A by December 1, 2007.

Partnership Selection
Students submitting an application for Fall 2008 admission may select up to TWO (2) NIH-University partnerships. 

• The DVM/PhD: NCI-Molecular Pathology partnership requires applicants to have a DVM degree or equivalent or be enrolled in a DVM program.  See partnership description for details.
• The Combined MD & PhD Training - MSTP partnership does not count against the partnership limit.  PLEASE NOTE: students must be currently enrolled medical school or concurrently submitting  applications to MSTP-funded MD/PhD programs in this application cycle to apply for this partnerships. See the partnership website for more information on this.
• The University of Oxford and University of Cambridge partnerships are listed under one selection button and count as one toward the partnership limit.
• The University of Pennsylvania partnership requires ONLY the university application to be submitted; GPP application is not required for admission consideration.  Applicants invited to interview for this partnership will interview at the University of Pennsylvania.  Matriculated candidates will visit the NIH in Spring 2008.  Email the GPP (GPP@NIH.GOV) with your intention to submit the University of Pennsylvania application. 
  

2) Part-B – Submission Requires Password Generated from Part-A.
This portion of the GPP application collect your research experience, personal statement, publications, awards/honors, extracurricular activities, and research interests.  The GPP strongly encourages you to complete Part-B as soon as possible after completing Part-A since invitations to interview will be made on a rolling basis. 

There is no application fee for the GPP application.  University partners may have an application fee. 

Contact GPP if you have any questions or concerns.

 
Application Information for Institutional Partnerships
Application Part-A - We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2008 admission.
Application Part-B - We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2008 admission.
Application Directions
Interview Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Tips – Submitting an Electronic Form