IAMP: How to Apply

Application deadline is April 1, 2025.

Interested students should submit their applications in response to the request for proposal. Please contact Andrew Patterson or Emily Weinert for further information.

Andrew Patterson

Associate Director, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences; Professor and Huck Chair of Molecular Toxicology; Faculty Oversight, Metabolomics Core Facility

Emily Weinert

Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Integrative Analysis of Metabolic Phenotypes (IAMP) is directed by Andrew Patterson, Emily Weinert, and Jordan Bisanz and supported by the NRSA Institutional Predoctoral Training Program (T32) by the NRSA Institutional Predoctoral Training Program (T32) by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) with matching funds provided by Penn State. Faculty trainers are associated with the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, the College of Agricultural Sciences, the College of Health and Human Development, and the Eberly College of Science.

NIH T32 Eligibility and Funding

Applications are invited from Penn State graduate students completing year one or two of PSU life sciences graduate programs. Currently, funded positions are available for US students and a limited number of international students, subject to funding constraints stipulated by the NIH, participating PSU colleges, and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. Students who apply but are not accepted for funding may still participate in the training program. Students funded as T32 trainees must defer any teaching responsibilities during their time as a paid trainee. Students interested in participating in training who are not eligible for funding are advised to consult with Andrew Patterson or Emily Weinert before submitting a program application.

Training begins in the fall semester after selection. Trainees selected for funding will be supported in their doctoral programs for one or two years. Continued funding for the second year is subject to satisfactory progress in the first year and availability of funds. In addition to providing NIH-level stipend and tuition, this prestigious award provides nominal travel support if presenting at a scientific conference. Students not accepted for funding may participate in the training curriculum.

NIH T32 Application Process

Interested individuals should submit a personal statement including background, experience, interest, and alignment of their project with the NIDDK mission (2 pages), a list of courses taken, a curriculum vitae, and a supporting letter from their mentor. The mentor letter must include a commitment towards participation in IAMP training activities including, but not limited to, the following: (i) yearly Responsible Conduct of Research class discussion; (ii) teaching Data Reproducibility and Transparency in graduate courses; (iii) IAMP annual retreat and seminars; and (iv) mentor training activities.

All materials must be submitted as a PDF, and component documents should be single-spaced with 1/2-inch margins. Following the application review, an interview will be conducted with each application finalist.

Summary of Application Materials

  • Student statement of background, experience and interest (2 pages)
  • Current graduate transcript (unofficial)
  • CV (1 to 2 pages)
  • Mentor letter of support (including commitment of participation in IAMP as noted above)
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It is important to submit your application to only one T32 program. By submitting your application to this program, you have determined that this program is the best fit for your research interests and training goals. If you feel that your research may also fit with a secondary Huck T32 program, please list it below. [Note: if your application is considered by another T32 program, you may be asked to submit additional materials at that time.]

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I understand that if I am selected as a funded trainee for this T32 program, I must relinquish any teaching responsibilities during my time as a trainee *

You will receive a confirmation email upon submission of this form. If you do not receive that message, please contact Jean Pierce (jep32@psu.edu)