Predoctoral Program
Applying to TL1 Predoctoral Program
Application Instructions
Alert
Applications for the 2024 CTSI TL1 predoctoral program are open until January 19, 2024 (with possible rolling basis if slots remain available).
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility and application require the following:
- Enrollment in a doctoral research degree-granting program at one of the CTSI partners (PhD or equivalent);
- Pursue research training full-time (generally defined as 40 hours per week);
- US citizen or permanent resident status;
- A personal statement describing research training and career goals that relate to the TL1 focus (1,500-word limit, approximately 3 pages);
- An NIH biosketch or curriculum vitae (CV);
- Letters of recommendation from at least two academic faculty familiar with the applicant’s work (2-page limit per letter); and
- Academic transcripts.
Start Date
Expected appointment start date: October 1, 2024
Funding
Funding is renewed on an annual basis based on academic excellence and progress within the program. Predoctoral trainees are eligible for up to three years of TL1 funding, including:
- Annual stipend: ~$27,144
- Tuition for doctoral degree
This program is funded from a TL1 grant to the UCLA CTSI and is identical to an NRSA T32.
How to Apply
To apply:
If preferred, faculty can submit their letters of recommendation separately at: LOR Submission.
Questions about the program are encouraged. Email: CTSIWD@mednet.ucla.edu