How to Apply

Apply for Fall 2008 Admission!

Applications and all supporting materials for Fall 2008 admission must be submitted no later than January 31, 2008.

The Chemical Biology Doctoral Program is a free-standing program that results in a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Biology. This program is not a concentration within any particular department, but rather is a separate interdepartmental graduate program that involves faculty from several different departments and units within the University of Michigan. Prospective students who are interested in a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology should apply directly to this program. Prospective students who are interested in a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a specialization in chemical biology, for example, should apply directly to the Chemistry Department.

Admission to the Chemical Biology Doctoral Program is competitive; roughly 20 new students are admitted each year. Therefore, all students who meet the academic eligibility requirements will be invited to visit the campus and attend one of our two recruiting weekends where candidates meet the Program faculty. The Program pays all reasonable travel expenses for these visits. Following each weekend, the Admission Committee finalizes admission decisions and candidates are notified of the official decision of the Program.

The Chemical Biology Doctoral Program Admission Committee pays careful attention to letters of recommendation, college transcripts and the results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) when reviewing applications. In addition, the admissions committee expects that applicants have accumulated at least one year of research experience outside of laboratory course work.

Materials required for all applications for admission:
1. Rackham Graduate School Application for Admission (submitted online)
2. Two official transcripts sealed and signed by the registrar of each university or college attended (submitted by mail)
3. Official GRE scores, received directly from ETS (if scores are not available at the time of application, please also submit a copy of your score report)
4. Written Research Statement (Statement of Purpose) that includes a minimum of three Program faculty whose research areas are of interest, as well as a summary of your research experience, including the goals and accomplishments of your undergraduate or postgraduate research (submitted online)
5. Written Personal Statement (submitted online)
6. Curriculum vitae or resume (submitted online)
7. Three letters of recommendation (submitted online or by mail) (Please note: The Rackham Recommendation Letter Form is required to be included with each letter that is submitted)

Additional materials required for international applicants (those who are NOT U.S. Citizens or permanent resident aliens):
1. Official TOEFL scores, received directly from ETS (or other assesment of English language skills; if scores are not available at the time of application, please also submit a paper copy ofyour score report)
2. Payment of the application fee
Note on the TOEFL: TOEFL score guidelines can be found on the Rackham Graduate School website.

Notes for All Applicants:
Note on the GRE: Applicants must request that official GRE scores be received by the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan's GRE institution code is 1839. A GRE department code is not necessary. It is recommended that applicants take the GRE prior to November. (International applicants are also required to request that official TOEFL scores are received by the University of Michigan.)

Note on paper materials: We request that applicants refrain from using staples or adhesives on any materials submitted as part of the application for admission.

Paper materials should be addressed as follows:
Chemical Biology Doctoral Program
930 N. University Avenue, Room 1500M
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1055

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Justine Altman, Program Manager, at justine@umich.edu or 734.763.7175.