UCLA Competitive Edge: NSF Summer Transition Program to the Doctorate

Deadline

The application deadline is December 15, 2008 and May 8, 2009.

Program Description

The Competitive Edge program is funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) grant. This program is for newly admitted, entering doctoral students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a strong interest in pursuing a faculty or research position. The objective is to provide awardees with research and professional development experiences to enhance their success in UCLA STEM doctoral programs. Competitive Edge is six weeks of full-time, faculty-guided research and mentoring, as well as academic and professional workshops.

The program dates are tenatively August 2nd through September 4th 2009. Awardees receive a stipend of $6,000. Students must show proof of health insurance coverage for the fellowship period and are responsible for making their own housing arrangements.

Calendar

2008 UCLA Competitive Edge Calendar (PDF-66KB)

Eligibility

Individuals whose backgrounds are underrepresented in STEM doctoral programs and in accordance with the NSF (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders)

• Accepted admission to a UCLA STEM doctoral program
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
• Strong interest in pursuing a university and/or research career

How To Apply

To apply, complete the 2009-10 Fellowship Application for Entering Graduate Students directly to your major department by December 15th or apply directly to the NSF AGEP Program by contacting Dr. Heather Tarleton at htarleton@gdnet.ucla.edu no later than May 8th.

For Further Information Contact

Dr. Heather P. Tarleton, NSF AGEP STEM Program Director at: (310) 825-3829 or via e-mail: htarleton@gdnet.ucla.edu.