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Join Socrates

We are now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Cohort

UCSD PhD Students

Completed applications are due by February 28, 2010 at 11:59pm PST. Interviews will be held during the first two weeks of March. Candidates will be chosen and notified by March 19.

Teachers

Completed applications are due by February 21, 2010 at 11:59pm PST. Interviews will be held during the first two weeks of March. Successful candidates will be notified by March 16.

 

Steps to a completed application...

Please read carefully

1Review the Socrates Fellow (PhD student) or Teacher Partner responsibilities. Carefully consider whether you can meet these obligations.

2Login and select the Socrates Fellow (PhD student) or Teacher Partner application from the menu to the right. Review and complete the application. Be prepared to upload your resume or CV. You may want to prepare your answers in advance in case you lose your connection.

3Download and print the appropriate Socrates Letter of Intent. Read carefully and sign, then obtain your faculty mentor's or site principal's signature to show that he/she understands and approves of your participation.

ooo icon Socrates PhD Fellow Letter of Intent (69.01 kB)
icon Socrates Teacher Fellow Letter of Intent (66.58 kB)

 

4After completing the online application, send your signed letter of intent and any other materials to:

ooo PhD Students
Teachers
Maarten Chrispeels
University of California, San Diego
Division of Biological Sciences
Muir Biology Building
9500 Gilman Drive, 0116
La Jolla, CA 92093-0116
Jeremy Babendure
University of California, San Diego
Student Center Building B
9500 Gilman Drive, 0370
La Jolla, CA 92093-0370


Please note that all applicants must:

  • Complete all parts of the application
  • Have permission of their faculty mentor or site principal to participate
  • Be able to fully participate in summer and academic year activities
  • PhD students must be in good standing in their PhD program
  • PhD students may not participate in any teaching assistantships during the Socrates Fellows year

Questions?

For questions regarding the program, the application process, or to check on the status of your application: