Transcript:
Transcripts: Scanned copy of your official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.
Curriculum Vitae:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae: A good resume will summarize your education, research experience, and technical skills and would contain the following: awards, affiliations, presentations, and a list of publications if available.
Personal Statement:
The statement of purpose is an important part of the application and our admissions committee considers it carefully in reviewing each applicant's materials. It should be less than two pages in length, describe your previous research experience, reasons for choosing to attend Northwestern and to pursue this field of study, and your career goals. Consider describing the larger research questions that were being addressed, your individual contributions to the project, and how your research contributed to the broader understanding of the questions you sought to address.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation from advisors/professors who are familiar with your work and achievements and can assess your potential to succeed in a Ph.D. program. Be sure to include letters from your research advisor(s) and have recommenders mention the IBiS program in their letters. The letters should speak to your academic abilities and your ability to be a successful graduate student conducting research independently. Your recommenders' institutional contact information should be listed in your online application.