Application form
Complete the requested information using this application form and upload Main Application Components 1 – 3 as separate PDFs using the upload fields below. Ensure that uploaded PDF documents indicate your name and the document type in the title, e.g. ‘LastName_FirstName_ProjectDescription’.
You should accumulate all required documents and then complete the application and uploads in one session. You will not be able to return to your application to make changes/updates. If for some reason you need to modify your application, you will need to email bioenginuityimpact@berkeley.edu.
Main Application Components 4 and 5 will need to be emailed directly to bioenginuityimpact@berkeley.edu before the May 31, 2024 deadline.
First Name*
Last Name*
Berkeley email address*
Department*
To be eligible, students need to be going into their final two years of the PhD program and on track to graduate within the average normative period of 4-6 years. Enter the date you entered your program, your anticipated date for filing your thesis, and the date of the last/most recent meeting with your thesis committee.
Start date
Anticipated filing date
Most recent thesis committee meeting
Thesis advisor and email address*
Thesis committee members*
The full application includes the following :
Project Description
Personal Statement
CV
Letter of Support
Letter of recommendation
Project Title*
Please describe the current status of your project and how you intend to orient the final two years of work to better ensure beneficial societal impact. You should consider the following aspects in your description: What is the problem you are solving or the question you are answering? What is the advantage of your approach? How do you envision your project making an impact on society? Preliminary data and/or figures not necessary (not to exceed 500 words).
To help structure your personal statement, please address the following aspects: 1) How will this grant enable you to accomplish your career goals/aspirations? 2) How did you come to realize your desire to focus on this particular area? 3) In addition to your research, what other activities and/or experiences have influenced your desire to make positive contributions to society? 4) (optional) Do you have prior experience in entrepreneurship (not necessary for consideration). You are not limited to these suggestions, but your statement should not exceed 500 words.
Enter the name and email address of the person who will be submitting a letter of support on your behalf. The letter should be emailed from this person directly to bioenginuityimpact@berkeley.edu. We will alert you when the letter has been received. However, it is up to the applicant to ensure the letter arrives by the due date of May 31, 2024.
Enter the name and email address of the person who will be submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The letter should be emailed from this person directly to bioenginuityimpact@berkeley.edu. We will alert you when the letter has been received. However, it is up to the applicant to ensure the letter arrives by the due date of May 31, 2024.
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