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PhD Application Form

Fall 2026 Admission - Mosquito Population Genomics
Deadline: October 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST

Before You Begin

  • Review First: Please scroll through the entire form before starting to ensure you have all required information
  • Time: 30-45 minutes (form does NOT save progress)
  • Required Documents: CV/Resume & Transcripts (PDF, max 10MB)
  • References: Contact info for 3 people (name, email, institution)
  • Research Statement: 500-word description of your interests
  • Academic History: List of relevant coursework and research experiences
  • Publications/Presentations: Details if applicable

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Section 1: Personal Information

Section 2: Academic Background

Institution
Degree and Field
GPA
Graduation Date

Section 3: Research Experience

Research Experience 1
Institution
PI/Supervisor Name
Duration (e.g., 6 months, 2 years)
Research Topic
Your Role and Contributions
Research Experience 2 (Optional)
Institution
PI/Supervisor Name
Duration
Research Topic
Your Role and Contributions
Research Experience 3 (Optional)
Institution
PI/Supervisor Name
Duration
Research Topic
Your Role and Contributions
Publication 1
Title
DOI
Main finding (1-2 sentences)
Your contribution
Publication 2 (Optional)
Title
DOI
Main finding
Your contribution
Presentation 1
Conference name and year
Presentation title
Type
Your role
Presentation 2 (Optional)
Conference name and year
Presentation title
Type
Your role

Section 4: Research Interests

Explain your interest in mosquito biology and vector genomics (500 words max)
Describe a potential research question and your proposed approach (500 words max)
List 3 relevant papers you've read (or indicate if you haven't read any yet)
Paper 1
Title or DOI
Paper 2
Title or DOI
Paper 3
Title or DOI
Why do these papers interest you? (one paragraph)

Section 5: Professional Development

Describe your long-term career objectives and how a PhD will help achieve them (300 words max)
Describe any experience writing grant proposals or fellowship applications

Section 6: Teaching and Mentoring

If yes, describe your teaching or tutoring experience
If yes, describe your experience mentoring junior students

Section 7: Motivation and Learning

What drew you to genomics as an approach to studying insects?
Describe a time you taught yourself something complex
How would you explain your research interests to your grandmother?

Section 8: Work Style and Personality

Describe a project you started on your own without being asked
When you encounter a problem, what are your first three steps before asking for help?
How would you balance classes, lab work, and TA responsibilities?
Do you work better independently or with frequent check-ins? Explain your ideal mentoring style.
Describe a long-term goal you achieved despite setbacks
What activities outside of science help you maintain balance? (or write 'Prefer not to answer')
How do you view the appropriate use of AI tools in scientific research? (100 words max)

Our lab uses innovative haplotype tagging and linkage network analysis for mosquito genomics research.

Section 9: References

40. Reference 1 (Required)
Name and Title
Institution
Email
Relationship to you
How long have they known you?
41. Reference 2 (Required)
Name and Title
Institution
Email
Relationship to you
How long have they known you?
42. Reference 3 (Required)
Name and Title
Institution
Email
Relationship to you
How long have they known you?

Section 10: Required Documents

Please upload your CV or Resume (PDF format preferred, max 10MB)
Upload unofficial transcripts (PDF format, max 10MB)
If you have publications listed above, skip this. Otherwise upload a writing sample (PDF, max 10MB)

Section 11: Additional Information

Additional visa information or requirements (optional)
What questions do you have about the research program, lab environment, or graduate program?
Any other information you would like to share
Explain your choice (2-3 sentences)

What Happens Next?

  • Nov 1-2 (Weekend): Applications reviewed
  • Nov 3: Top 8-10 candidates selected, reference letters requested via email
  • Nov 3-8: References submit feedback (6 days)
  • Nov 9: Top 5 finalists selected and invited to schedule interviews
  • Nov 11-14: Zoom interviews (1 hour each with lab group)
  • Nov 17: Final decisions communicated - 2-3 students selected
  • Nov 17-20: Selected students must submit official UCR application
  • CRITICAL: UCR applications must be complete by November 20 for departmental funding eligibility
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