MBI Fellowship Applications – Molecular Biology Institute

Application for(Required)

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Title(Required)

Postdoctoral fellow

Graduate student

Year in Graduate school, as of Fall 2026

If relevant

Second year (MSTP students only)

Third year

Fourth year

Fifth year

Sixth year

Graduate Program(Required)

Please check the eligibility of your specific award.

MBIDP

BMSB

Biological Chemistry

Other

Mentor/PI's name(Required)

Mentor/PIs dept(Required)

MBIDP students only: I expect to graduate during 2026-2027 and would like to also be considered for an MBIDP Dissertation Year Award

If you select this option, your research plan (below) should include the plans to finish the thesis project. Note: Whitcome fellowships and Dissertation Year Awards cannot be combined.

Yes

Upload Research description (3 page max, excluding figures or publications)(Required)

Please upload a pdf file. Emphasize the originality and creativity of your research approach, as well as overall accomplishments. Optional: include broader impacts of your activities.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.

Upload Curriculum Vitae (pdf)(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.

Upload letter(s) of recommendation

Applicants can also ask recommenders to upload confidential letters directly on this page: https://www.mbi.ucla.edu/rec-letter

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 2.

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