How to Apply

Applications for the Biological Design PhD program are taken and processed through the ASU Graduate College.

The application deadline for the Biological Design program is January 1, 2008.

Prior to submitting the online application, candidates should prepare the following documents (these documents can be uploaded into the application as .doc, .rtf. or .txt file types):

• Personal Statement: This document should reflect your career and educational goals, and should explain why you are interested in pursuing this program. Candidates should describe their prior and current research experience. Your statement should be 1-3 pages.
• Resume: Your resume should reflect your prior research and employment experience and list honors, awards, memberships held and any publications.

Additionally, candidates must submit the following information:

• GRE test scores: The institution code for ASU is 4007. Subject test scores are also recommended but not required.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation relative to your academic career are required for consideration. At least one letter should be an academic reference. Letters that reflect the candidate’s research experience and potential are strongly encouraged. The applicant should collect all letters in separate sealed envelopes, but should mail them together in a larger envelope to the ASU Graduate College. When you submit your online application, you will be given a Document Reference Number that ensures proper matching of documents with your application. Please write your Document Reference Number on the upper left side of the envelope and mail to:

Graduate College
Arizona State University
Administration Bldg, B wing, Room 170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003

For additional Graduate College application requirements, including transcripts, fee and international application requirements, please review this link: http://graduate.asu.edu/admissions/admissions_checklist.htm

Application Review & Selection Process

After the application deadline, the faculty admissions committee will begin reviewing applications. Top candidates currently residing in the U. S. will be invited to visit the ASU campus for a two-day recruitment visit to be held in February. Expenses for the visit will be covered. During this visit candidates will interview with numerous faculty, tour ASU laboratory facilities and meet with current students. Admission decisions will be made following the visit. International candidates residing overseas will be scheduled for a telephone interview with a faculty admission committee member.