Student Inquiry Form

Please Read Before You Apply

Before filling out an Inquiry form, gather the information and materials listed below. You will not be able to save a draft of the form and return to it later; be prepared to complete the form and upload all documents in one sitting.

Gather the following information:

Demographic information
Names and email addresses of two professional references.
CV, resume, or bio-sketch (If more than one document, combine into a single pdf)
Documentation that provides evidence of current enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution and includes degree/program information, including institution, major, start and end dates, and degree conferral date)
Statement of research experience and interest.

Document Descriptions

CV/Resume/Biosketch
A written description of an individual’s educational background, research experience, and professional accomplishments.

Proof of Enrollment

Submit the following document to confirm proof of enrollment:

Official transcripts confirming current enrollment

The following are not accepted as proof of enrollment:

Computer printouts
Class schedules
Fee/Payment Receipts
Screenshot of documents

(2) Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must identify references and request the LORs from within their Slate account. LORs must come directly from qualified individuals who are in a position to comment on an applicant’s knowledge, capabilities, and performance related to the appointment for which the individual is applying.

References must submit LORs on official letterhead with original signatures, dated within one year of the application submission date, and indicate their title or academic appointment. Letters from the trainee’s MD Anderson mentor/faculty will not be accepted.

Statement of Research Interest
A summary of your study or research accomplishments, current work, and future direction and potential of the work you expect to undertake if awarded a fellowship. You can copy and paste from an external source or type directly in the space provided in the Slate form.

Additional Documents Required If Selected As A Final Candidate.

Final candidates will receive an unofficial letter to confirm an offer of an appointment and request additional documents critical to the screening process needed for the final approval of a trainee appointment.

Credential Evaluation (for a qualifying degree earned outside the U.S.)
If your qualifying degree was obtained from an institution outside the U.S., you must submit a copy of the original evaluation to the Slate system. Only evaluations obtained from one of the companies on the list of approved credentialing organizations will be accepted. Request your evaluation as early as possible to avoid delays.

Immigration Documents (required for all international candidates, including permanent residents)
You are required to upload copies of any and all of their immigration documents immediately upon receipt of an unofficial letter of appointment. Prompt attention to this step will avoid delays related to visa processing.

Document examples:
Current and past passports;
U.S. Visa stamps with entry/exit stamps;
Employment Authorization Document (EAD);
I-94 Arrival/Departure Records;
Form I-20s,
DS-2019s,
I-797A Approval/Receipt Notices,
green card, etc.

Onboarding Contingencies That Require Early Action.

Immediately upon receipt of an unofficial letter of appointment, all candidates should perform prompt action towards completing the following onboarding contingencies:

Immunization Compliance Report

Provide evidence of receiving vaccines for preventable diseases as specified by MD Anderson. CastleBranch.com is the company that manages this process and will provide clearance reports to confirm compliance. An administrative fee of $29.99 is required for this service. To avoid delays, create your account with CastleBranch and submit all required documents as early as possible.

Link to list of immunizations

Apply Position

Requisition Number

Program Name

Department Name

Faculty Mentor

Position Title

Is Program

Other Faculty Mentor

Personal Information

First Name (Given)

Middle Name

Last Name (Family)

Other Names Used (i.e. Alias or Maiden)

Phone number

Email Address

Are you currently eligible to be employed in the United States of America?

Yes

Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship or employment status (e.g. H-1B or J status)?

Yes

If you are currently a non-immigrant resident, please identify your current visa type.

Submission of the following information is voluntary. Refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information you provide will be kept CONFIDENTIAL and is not placed in your personnel file.

Birthdate

Gender

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Current Enrollment Institution Name Country City Region Level of study Degree Major Start: Start: End End Date degree was or will be conferred Date degree was or will be conferred

Add Degree

CV/Resume or Biosketch

Upload a current CV/Resume or Biosketch

Proof of Enrollment

Upload your Current Proof of Enrollment

Statement of Research Experience and Interest

Required Field

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