SMaRT Program for College Students Application

SMaRT Program Summer Medical Research Training (SMaRT) on repeat

The SMaRT Program for College Students Application.

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SMaRT Program for College Students

Monday, June 9-Friday, August 1, 2025 (Tentatively)

Application must be submitted by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Step 1 of 3

Your Personal Information

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Email Address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Your Phone(Required)

College/University Currently Attending(Required)

College/University Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Current Academic Year(Required)

Required Attachments

Please attach the following items when submitting your application as either a Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF file.

Upload essay(Required)

Upload a double-spaced, 1000-word essay outlining what you hope to gain from this program and how it will influence your future. Your document must be in .pdf, .doc or .docx format.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Upload your transcripts(Required)

Attached your college transcripts. These do not need to be originals. Your document must be in .pdf format.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Upload your resume(Required)

Attached your resume including activities, memberships, honors/awards, work experience and/or previous lab experience. Your document must be in .pdf, .doc or .docx format.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.

UIC Requirements

The University of Illinois Chicago and the State of Illinois guide the actions of the program.

UIC HR Policy #313

Employment of relatives is permissible at the University of Illinois Chicago, subject to compliance with University Statues, review of appointments and resolution of conflicts. This policy prohibits any influence by a relative including making a referral for employment, transfer, or promotion. Thus, if a current employee recommends their relative for employment, transfer, or promotion, a potential violation of the Policy may occur. If you have a relative that is working within the UIC system, please list their name and department. This documentation is necessary to process your paperwork.

Employee's First Name

Employee's Last Name

University Department

Illinois State Law

Minor-aged applicants only need to provide the following information. The applicant must be 16 years or older by May 1, 2025, by Illinois State law, to work in a research laboratory. By checking the box below, I (parent/guardian) acknowledge that my son or daughter is/will be 16 years of age by May 1, 2025. I (parent/guardian) give my consent for my minor son or daughter to participate in this program.

Parent's/Guardian's First Name

Parent's/Guardian's Employee's Last Name

Parent's/Guardian's email address

Consent

By checking this box I am allowing the minor student to apply for this program.

Yes, I give my consent.

College of Medicine Rockford

SMaRT Program for College Students Application

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