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STEP-UP Application How to Apply

Learn how to apply for the STEP-UP program at NIH/NIDDK. Create an account, review application instructions, confirm account, provide contact information, and meet eligibility requirements. Include academic and test scores, personal statement, experiences, awards, extracurricular activities, and references. Review and submit your application by February 15th. Good luck!

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STEP-UP Application How to Apply

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  1. STEP-UP ApplicationHow to Apply https://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/register Revised Jan 2019

  2. How to Apply Connect to NIH/NIDDK webpage through pacificstepup.org

  3. How to Apply: Create an Account Read the Application Instructions and register through the student portal

  4. How to Apply: Create an Account

  5. How to Apply: Confirm Account

  6. How to Apply: Confirm Account

  7. How to Apply: Contact Information

  8. How to Apply: Eligibility Requirements

  9. How to Apply: STEP-UP Information

  10. How to Apply: Create Application

  11. How to Apply • Academics • Test scores • Add school information • Official transcripts are required • Transcripts must be uploaded onlineExceptions will be made for high school students • Mailing address can be found at the end of the application • Must be received by February 15th

  12. How to Apply: Test Scores

  13. How to Apply: High School

  14. How to Apply • Personal Statement • MOST IMPORTANT PART of the application • Why are you interested in STEP-UP? • How will this program help you achieve your goals? • Think about research as a tool • Think about your short and long term goals

  15. How to Apply : Personal Statement

  16. How to Apply: Adding Experiences

  17. How to Apply: Adding Awards

  18. How to Apply: Adding Extracurricular Activities • Sports • Music • School clubs • Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts • Other organizations • Specify leadership position held, if applicable

  19. How to Apply: Adding Extracurricular Activities

  20. How to Apply • Must add TWO references • Acceptable references: • Teachers • Professors • Relevant employer • Past mentor (Past STEP-UP participants must have at least one letter from their most recent STEP-UP Research Mentor) • Upon submission of information, reference should receive an email for letter of recommendation upload • CONFIRM with reference that they have received this email • CONFIRM application deadline with reference • Hard copies will not be accepted • You CANNOT edit a reference once submitted • Must delete and re-add to make changes

  21. How to Apply: Adding References

  22. REMEMBER: REVIEW ALL PARTS OF APPLICATION

  23. How to Apply: REVIEW and Submit

  24. GOOD LUCK!!!

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