Public Policy and Nuclear Threats
June 19‒29, 2016
2016 Training Program Application and Instructions for
Post-docs and PhD Students
Application deadline is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m.
More information at http://igcc.ucsd.edu/PPNTboot
INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, send us the following:
1. Completed application form (pages 2‒3 of this document)
2. CV or résumé detailing your current and past academic and non-academic accomplishments (including research
projects and teaching)
3. Graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
4. Personal statement detailing your preparations for this program and how your participation will serve your
research and/or professional goals (350 words maximum, typed and double-spaced)
5. A letter of recommendation from the professional reference listed on your application form (sent in sealed
envelope or from reference’s institutional email account). Please do not fax. One letter of recommendation is
required. You may supply additional letters.
For PhD applicants, priority will be granted to those who have completed their coursework.
The course fee of $5,300 includes tuition, lodging, and on-campus meals. A workshop-only rate is available for $3,800.
Most students accepted to the program will qualify for a full or partial grant. Full or partial grants may be available for PhD
students and postdocs through funding made available by the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security
Administration (NA-24) via the Next Generation Safeguards Initiative (NGSI), under Award Number DE-NA0002327; and
support may also be provided by the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (NA-22) via the
Nuclear Science and Security Consortium (NSSC) under Award Number DE-NA0000979.
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I would like to be considered for a full PPNT grant.
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I have full funding from: ______________________________________________________.
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I have partial funding from: ____________________________________________________.
Submit your application via:
1. Email to igcc-cp@ucsd.edu (preferred)
2. Fax to (858) 534-7655
3. Mail to
IGCC Public Policy and Nuclear Threats Program
Attn: Elizabeth Santillanez
UC San Diego MC 0518
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0518
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APPLICATION FOR 2016 PPNT SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM
Contact Information
(Circle one)
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Dr.
Other __________
First name
Middle name
Last name
Home address
City
State
Country
Postal code
Phone
Fax
Email
Graduate School Affiliation
Campus and department
Campus address
Current status (e.g. PhD first year,
PhD candidate, etc.)
Scholarly/research interests
Expected date of completion
I prefer that you contact me: (circle one)
at my home address
through my department.
Reference Contact Information
We recommend that applicants include their current advisor as their reference whenever possible.
You may provide more than one letter, but only one is required.
Name
Title/Position
Institution
Address
City
State
Country
Postal code
Phone
Fax
Email address
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Personal Statement
Attach a brief statement about yourself and what you hope to gain by attending this summer’s
Nuclear Threats and Public Policy Training Program (be specific as to how this will assist your
research and/or career goals). Include your future research agenda as it relates to public policy and
nuclear issues. This statement may be no more than 350 words, typed and double-spaced.
How did you hear about the program?
Check all that apply.
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IGCC web site
IGCC newsletter
Personal invitation from IGCC
Referred by:
Organization (please specify):
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Other (please specify):
Please keep a copy of your application for your records.
Applicants will be notified by the end of March 2016.
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