The UC Davis School of Medicine seeks applications from Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D. students, and from postdoctoral and clinical fellows interested in participating in the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Stem Cell Training Program.  The objective of this program is to develop highly skilled, critically thinking, and collaborative scientists with successful independent research careers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.

The training program provides a stipend for one year to selected graduate students and fellows and includes mentored research projects, a core curriculum including leadership training, journal clubs and a seminar series, and an annual retreat. Graduate student appointments and postdoctoral, and clinical fellow appointments may be extended for up to two years for graduate students and one year for fellows, contingent upon grant renewal and trainee progress. It is anticipated that up to 12 candidates (four graduate students, four postdoctoral fellows, and four clinical fellows) will be considered for entry into the program in the 2007-2008 academic year. Applications will be accepted for postdoctoral and clinical fellows for a July 1, 2008 entry date and from graduate students for entry into the program in Fall 2008.

Graduate students: Must be currently enrolled or recently admitted to a graduate program at UC Davis or UC Merced and show strong evidence of interest in stem cell biology and/or regenerative medicine. 

Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellows: Current or prospective fellows with evidence of a background and strong research interest in stem cell biology and/or regenerative medicine, and identification of a faculty mentor.

• Complete the application form. Click here to download the application form. (PDF/216k)
• Provide three letters of recommendation.
• Identification of a faculty mentor, a supporting letter indicating willingness to mentor and resources and environment available, and mentor’s NIH Biosketch (or CV, including grant support)
• Postdoctoral and clinical fellows must include a one-page summary of previous research experiences and training and a CV.

• Academic achievements and research promise.
• Match of applicant’s goals and the training program objectives.
• Research training environment proposed.
• Potential for applicant to become an independent scientist in stem cell-related research.