Microfluidics in Biomedical Sciences Training Program (MBSTP)

  • About the Program
  • Applying to the Program
  • Requirements of the Program
  • Faculty Requirements

    Applying to the Program:
    The MBSTP grant has been reviewed and renewed for another five year award term. We are looking for talented students preferably who will be entering their second year of PhD study in September 2013, who are interested in the applications or fundamentals of microfluidics, broadly defined. We will also accept applications from students who will be entering their third or fourth year of study. Areas of study include development of microfluidics, surface chemistry, sensors, and biomedical problems addressable by microfluidics. The program fellowship award, for the current year, will cover most of the stipend, tuition, and fees for the 2013-14 school year with the remainder being covered by the advisor. A second year of funding is possible depending on the student's activity in the training program and their progress towards their PhD. In return, the student will be required to fulfill the requirements of the training program.

    * In order to be considered an "eligible student" students must satisfy the citizenship requirement: only us citizens or students with permanent residency can be supported.

    The following file has all the instructions on how to apply: Call for Applications

    Faculty or students can forward the applications electronically to:
    Nancy Paskievitch (nmpaskie@umich.edu), MBSTP Program Coordinator

    The electronic application package should consist of:

  • Cover sheet (PDF)
  • A letter from the student describing their interest in the program. The letter may include any activities sponsored by MBSTP that they have participated in already. The letter should also describe their research plans and accomplishments with an emphasis on how it integrates microfluidics and biomedical sciences. Two page limit.
  • A copy of the student’s original application package to Rackham Graduate School including transcripts, GRE scores, and list of courses taken.
  • Student’s Current Rackham Transcript
  • Student’s Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
  • A letter of support from the student’s thesis adviser or another faculty member. This letter, which may be sent separately, should describe the student's strengths, potential for independent research, and interest in the program. The adviser should also state that they agree to participate in the program as outlined under Faculty Requirements. The letter should also indicate support available to the student for their work.

    Note: Currently funded students in the program also have to reapply for their second year of funding. Their application should outline a list of requirements that have been completed including: seminar attendance, interdisciplinary research requirement, and symposium participation. Papers and poster presented should also be detailed.