1. All applicants must first apply to UNM Admissions online or with a paper application through the Office of Graduate
         Studies. International applicants should apply through International Admissions.

     2. The following materials must be submitted directly to our program at this address:

                        BREP Program ATTN: MSCR
                        MSC08 4560
                        1 University of New Mexico
                        Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Please make sure that all application packets are complete before sending to the BREP Office. This checklist will assist you in keeping track of your application.

Applicant

• Letter/Personal Statement - must use this form. Statement needs to be 3-5 pages and fully address the specific elements listed on the form.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Three Letters of Recommendation - must use this form. Letters need to be submitted in a sealed envelope signed by the author diagonally across the sealed envelope flap.

• Transcripts - all applicants must have attained a terminal degree (i.e., PhD, MD, PharmD). Official transcripts from EACH institution must be sent to UNM Admissions, as well as to the MSCR Office. (Note: GRE, MCAT, PCAT, TOEFL etc. not required).

• Attendance at a MSCR Seminar - applicants must attend in either January or February. Please contact BREP staff for more information.

Research Thesis Advisor (Mentor)

• Mentoring Agreement - must use this form. Agreements are very specific mentoring plans that need to fully address the nine specific elements. Please use our sample mentoring agreement as a guideline.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

UNM Faculty ONLY: Department Chair or Dean

• Letter of Support - must be on department letterhead and fully address:

  • Career trajectory

  • Commitment to faculty position

  • Release Time (50% for the first year)

  • Other support (e.g. research funds, book/supply fees, travel to scientific meetings, etc.)

  • Tuition support (if resident or fellow)