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| Send all your application materials directly to:
Do not send materials to the Office of Admissions as stated in the instructions accompanying the application forms. By sending your materials directly to us, you avoid the delay in your materials reaching the Department. We will forward your application form & fee to Admissions for you, if not submitted electronically. |
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| Domestic Applicants (U.S. Citizens) | International Applicants (Non U.S. Citizens) | |||
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| Application Form (Part A) with $40 application processing fee (payable to University of Illinois) | Int'l. Application Form (Part A) with $50 application processing fee and Certification of Finances Form | |||
| Grad Connect: You can submit Part A electronically and pay the fee by credit card: Grad Connect | ||||
| Part B & Applicant Statement (1-3 pages, detailing your experience and achievements related to research & teaching, research interests, career goals, etc.) | Part B & Applicant Statement (1-3 pages, detailing your experience and achievements related to research & teaching, research interests, career goals, etc.) | |||
| One set of official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended (photocopies are not acceptable) | One set of official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended (photocopies are not acceptable) | |||
| Letters of Reference (recommendations from 3 or more faculty most familiar with your potential for research & scholarship). Applicants complete Part A only on the reference form; Part B must be completed by the person writing the letter. | Letters of Reference (recommendations from 3 or more professors most familiar with your potential for research & scholarship). Applicants complete Part A only on the reference form; Part B must be completed by the person writing the letter. | |||
| Note: References not mailed directly by referee must be submitted in a sealed envelope signed by the referee. | ||||
| GRE Scores (both General and Subject*) (* - Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biology test is required for fellowship consideration) |
GRE Scores (both General and Subject*) (* - Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biology test) | |||
| ETS Institution code = 1836; Department code = 0202 | TOEFL Score (260 or 620 preferred; 213 or 550 minimum required) | |||
| [Photocopies of GRE, TOEFL, or TSE test scores are acceptable temporarily, only until the official (required) score reports arrive from ETS.] | TSE Score (50 minimum required) Illinois State law requires that all non-native speakers of English demonstrate their ability to speak English. | |||
All materials must be received no later than January 15 in order to receive full fellowship consideration. Applications for Fall admission are reviewed beginning November 1 (deadline: Feb. 1). Early application is strongly recommended.