Fellow Eligibility and Requirements

What to know

  • The Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) fellowship is a highly competitive program.
  • Interested applicants should verify that they are eligible for the program before applying.
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Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for LLS, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a doctoral-level degree in a laboratory related discipline (e.g., microbiology, molecular biology, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, genetics, bioinformatics). Other health professionals are welcome to apply, but you must also hold a relevant doctoral-level degree.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident status at the time of application.
  • Be able to defend a thesis or dissertation before March 31 of the year you enter LLS.

Contact the LLS program if you have any questions regarding eligibility.