List of required information for application:
1. Personal information:
- Full name
- Contact information (address, phone number, email)
2. Background information:
- Educational background (undergraduate and graduate degrees obtained, institutions attended)
- Research experience and projects completed
- Relevant skills and expertise
3. Demographic information:
- Ethnicity and race
- Gender
- Disability status (if applicable)
4. Statement of interest:
- Explanation of why the applicant is interested in genomics research
- Description of the applicant's career goals and how this grant will help achieve them
- Justification of how the applicant's background contributes to the diversity of the genomics workforce
5. Research plan:
- Overview of the proposed research project for the doctoral dissertation (F99 phase)
- Description of the scientific, medical, ethical, social, and/or legal aspects of genomics research to be addressed in the postdoctoral research position (K00 phase)
6. Mentor information:
- Name, affiliation, and contact information of the proposed doctoral dissertation mentor
- Name, affiliation, and contact information of the proposed postdoctoral research mentor
7. Letters of recommendation:
- Three to five letters of recommendation from mentors, professors, or other professionals who can attest to the applicant's abilities and potential in genomics research
8. Budget and justification:
- Detailed budget outlining how the funds will be used during the F99 and K00 phases
- Justification for each budget item
9. Institutional commitment:
- Letter of support from the applicant's institution, confirming their commitment to the applicant's success and providing any additional resources or support they will provide
10. Research environment:
- Description of the resources and facilities available at the applicant's institution to support the proposed research project and the applicant's training and development
11. Academic transcripts:
- Official academic transcripts from all previous and current educational institutions attended
12. Biosketch:
- Curriculum vitae or biosketch highlighting the applicant's academic and research achievements, publications, presentations, and any other relevant experiences.
