Application

Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek advice from the program leadership, faculty, or mentors in the development of their applications.

Please use 11-point font with no smaller than 0.5-inch margins. Combine all parts of the application materials below into a single PDF. Be sure to follow the links indicated for additional descriptions of materials needed. Please be sure to follow all instructions.

Application Materials

A complete application includes the items below.

1. Application: Career Development Plan (1 page)
   Please include a description of your background, career goals, and the proposed career development training.
2. Application: Specific Aims (1 page):
   State precisely the goals of your research with your planned methods and summarize the expected outcomes, potential pitfalls, and alternative approaches.
3. Candidate CV
4. Letter of Support: Primary Mentoring Team (1 page)
5. Letter of Support: Department Chair or Division Chief (1 page)
6. Biosketches of Primary Mentors
7. Permanent Residency Card (if applicable)
   Required only if you are not a U.S. citizen.

Please e-mail your completed application to icre@pitt.edu. Applications are due by August 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST.