Fellowships for Ph.D. Applicants at the University of Tennessee

PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY IN RESEARCH GRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

PROGRAM BENEFITS
Summer “Steps-2-Success” Training Program Professional development Mentoring Network Oral communication and scientific writing A strong network of professional colleagues Scientific conference travel opportunities Tools to persevere Paid tuition, health fees, and a $25,000 sti-pend for the first 2-years of doctoral study.

The Program for Excellence and Equity in Research at the University of Tennessee with participation from Oak Ridge National Laboratory facilitates advanced research, mentoring, and professional enrich-ment activities for doctoral students who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to provide the professional skills and tools necessary to persevere in quantitative biology and enjoy life as a scientist.

Support System

• World renowned research mentors
• Team of faculty mentors
• Graduate student mentors
• Science Communication
• Resource Group Career guidance

Professional Development

• Bioinformatics Workshop
• Self-Efficacy Workshop
• Effective Teaching Workshop
• Negotiation for Success Workshop
• Oral/Written Communication

Collaborative Endeavors

• As a team formulate and address a complex research question
• Write and articulate research findings
• Organize and implement the Distinguished Scholars Seminar

Academic Enrichment

• Acquire research expertise
• Advance in computing technology
• Develop leadership and manage-ment skills
• Present papers/abstracts
• Write predoctoral fellowship application

TO APPLY!
Go to http://web.utk.edu/~peer
Application Deadline: February 1

For more information contact :
The PEER Program Office
1414 West Cumberland Avenue
M407 Walters Life Sciences Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-0840
(865) 974-4064