UC Merced is hosting a special event for UC Dissertation Year Fellows, UC-HBCU Fellows and Ford Foundation Fellows in the areas of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Chemistry, where they will network with Merced faculty who can serve as mentors for their 2019 Presidents Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) application. Candidates who participate in the event will be brought to campus so they can interact with potential PPFP Faculty Mentors and their lab groups. The program includes networking time, a workshop on compiling a competitive PPFP application, a campus tour, and research presentations by candidates.
To apply to participate, please complete the short application form below and indicate which faculty members you are most interested in working with. To view faculty listings for these groups, click here: MCB | CHEMISTRY
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To be Eligible
- Recent PhD graduate or about to graduate
- Recipient of the UC Dissertation Year Fellowship, UC-HBCU Fellowship, or Ford Foundation Fellowship
- Interested in disciplines of Molecular and Cellular Biology or Chemistry.
- Must meet all PPFP eligibility requirements
- Will be applying to the 2019 PPFP Program (Deadline: Nov 1)
Tentative Schedule
| 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Welcome Address |
| 9:00am | Research Presentations by PPFP Applicants |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Campus Tour |
| 1:45pm | Break |
| 2:00pm | Presentation: Assembling a Winning PPFP Package |
| 3:00pm | Individual Faculty Meetings |
| 5:00pm | Closing Remarks |
About UC Merced
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project will nearly double the physical capacity of the campus by 2020, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.
Please contact the Graduate Resource Center for more information or questions about this event at graduateresources@ucmerced.edu
This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate Division, the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, the Department of Chemistry, and the Presidents Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
