Application Information

Please read these instructions carefully and gather the information needed to complete the application.  Only completed applications will be considered. Incomplete applications will result in a delay of reviewing.

There are four sections for the INPUT program application:

1. Demographics
2. Academics
3. Statements
4. Letters of Recommendation and Signature

• Once you have submitted your application, no changes can be made.
• If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact us at [email protected].

• Your full legal name (First, Middle, Last)
• Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Your valid University of Minnesota or other email address
• Your current gender identity (e.g. female, male, trans-, non-binary, other, prefer not to answer)
• Your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, they/them)
• Languages that you speak, including English. You must indicate as least one language.
• First Generation: Are you one of the first in your family to attend college or university?
• Childhood City, State, and Country: Where you spent the most time as a child growing up.
• Family Income Level
• Number of people in your immediate family (household)
• Disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
• U.S. Veteran status.

• School, College, or University. You must be a currently enrolled student at a recognized accredited institution.
• Your major. (If you have not declared a major, write "undeclared").
• Your minor. Write "none" if you do not have a minor.
• Your year in school (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior) at the time of application.
• Overall Grade Point Average (GPA). Please use the 4.0 scale. Include only the courses that you have completed.
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math (BCPM) GPA. Please use the 4.0 scale. Include only the science courses, including physiology if applicable, that you have completed.

• What bio-science topics are interesting to you?
• Why are you interested in a research experience?
• How does physiology relate to your career goals?
• Please describe a situation where you felt that you were at a disadvantage.  Include how or whether the situation was resolved.
• Use the space below to provide our selection committee with any other information that you feel makes you a good candidate for the INPUT program.

NOTE: You must compose your Personal Narrative or Statement in your word processor and then copy and paste your narrative or statement in the box provided.

• Letter of Recommendation: You must provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders. One of them can be your research advisor.
• Signature: By signing and submitting this application you certify that the information you have provided in this application is truthful and to the best of your knowledge.
• Contact your recommender to send the letter directly to [email protected] with the subject line to include your name and 'INPUT'.

When you have completed your application, click submit. You may apply only once.