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Personal StatementA personal statement is intended for you to provide a brief overview of who you are to the committee. Introduce yourself in 500-1000 words (2-4 pages, double-spaced in 12-point font). We are particularly interested in learning about the following:What are your academic and career goals? Tell us about any personal, educational, or professional experiences or people in your life that have shaped your academic and career goals.Tell us why you are interested in participating in a research-training program? What made you decide to apply? A primary goal of NIH-funded programs is to enhance the diversity of perspectives within the health research workforce. It is important that you describe how your personal and life experiences will contribute a diverse perspective to the research training program. Lastly, please address any challenge(s) you have experienced to progress to your academic/career goals. Additional Tips on Writing a Personal Statement: Be yourself. This should tell your story to the committee. What about you is different? What are you passionate about?Diversity is broad – reflect on your experiences and passions. Describe any experiences you have living/working with a diverse community that influenced your passion for research. What are some things that make my perspective diverse? These are only a few examples. Various communities you are a part of (e.g., LGBTQIA+), gender, ability, family, background, disability (physical/mental), underrepresented racial & ethnic groups, disadvantaged backgrounds (homeless, foster care, 1st generation college student), received federal/government funding (WIC, Pell grants, free lunch program, etc.). Want to learn more? Visit NIH’s page: Diversity Matters. Provide the review committee with insight into what motivates you.Proofread, proofread, proofread! Check for grammar, clarity, spelling, etc. Use spell check in word, Grammarly, and/or ask someone to review. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION: MUST BE UPLOADED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATIONUpdate header to include your Last Name, First Name & CSULB ID# Delete all instructions on this page prior to uploading to your applicationSave this document to your computer with the following format for file name: Last Name, First Name_Personal Statement Can be a PDF or Word documentFollowing a thorough proofread and spell check, upload it to your online application ................
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