UTA Department of Biology - Supplemental Application - Ph.D. Program in Quantitative Biology

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Thank you for completing this additional application form. The department acknowledges some of the information duplicates what is on the Apply Texas application. However, the admissions committee appreciates seeing your credentials all in one place for review.
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Please list names of UTA Biology professors you are interested in having supervise your Ph.D. If you don't know yet, that is OK; you can leave this blank.
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I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to admission to the program, I understand that false or misleading statements may result in my release from the program.
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RESEARCH AND QUALIFICATIONS

Combined answers can total no more than 2 pages (12 pt Times New Roman font, single-spaced, approximately 750-1000 words), but if you choose to answer Question 5, the total page length can be up to 2.5 pages, or approximately 1250 words. please answer the questions in the boxes provided below. Your application will be reviewed by faculty members and some staff members, but will not be reviewed by other graduate students. All responses are kept confidential.
1. Why are you seeking a Ph.D. opportunity in Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington? What knowledge, skills, and experiences do you hope to achieve from the graduate program that will be useful to your long-term career goals?
Why we are asking this: The Department of Biology is broadly diverse in the areas of research we collectively pursue, and is collaborative and interdisciplinary. Graduates from our program have gone on in academic science, teaching careers, corporate careers, NGOs, science writing, and careers in policy and government. We are looking for evidence that you are passionate about your field and also why a research-based Ph.D. in our department will help you to achieve your goals.
2. What research topics are you particularly curious and excited about, and why? What scientific questions do you hope to address as a graduate student, and what are your motivations for choosing this line of inquiry? It would be helpful if you can provide context from your own experiences that led you to these questions. Also, in answering this, note that the Admissions Committee recognizes both that not everyone will know these details when they apply, and that research directions often change once a student enters graduate school.
Why we are asking this: It is important for researchers to stay curious and be willing to question their own and other’s work in the pursuit of great science, and also to remain motivated to work hard to answer their research questions even when the going gets tough. It is also vital to be able to be able to explain why the science you are doing is important to a broad audience.
3. Describe an example of how you have shown resilience and/or perseverance in the pursuit of your goals (academic, personal, or work-related) and what of these lessons will be valuable as you pursue a graduate degree.
Why we are asking this: The graduate student experience will involve a range of challenges, such as research setbacks, grant or paper rejections, etc. Being able to overcome these difficulties, learn from mistakes, and persevere in the face of challenges is key to being a successful graduate student.
4. Describe experiences that have given you life skills that prepare you for graduate school, or how your experiences (academic or otherwise) would enhance our departmental environment.
Why we are asking this: Graduate school requires not only academic preparation, but also experiences which hone and strengthen your life skills. Your examples could include non-academic work/volunteer experiences, for example those that demonstrate commitment, a strong work ethic, leadership ability, teamwork, ability to work independently, etc. You could also use this section to describe non-research skills that might be relevant to your planned graduate work.
5. Optional: Please include anything that puts your application in a broader context of your lived experience (you can use an additional ~250 words or ~½ page if you choose to respond to this prompt).
Why we are asking this: We are actively working to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in our department. People who apply for advanced degrees come from a diversity of backgrounds and world experiences. You may have already discussed your experiences in the answers above, but if you have anything that you would like to add you are welcome to include it here.

UTA Department of Biology - Supplemental Application - Ph.D. Program in Quantitative Biology

APPLICANT INFORMATION

REFERENCES

DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE

RESEARCH AND QUALIFICATIONS