UCLA R25 PREP-Omics
Applicant Information
All interested UCLA Pediatric subspecialty fellows and Pediatric residents who are or will be engaged in child health basic science, translational, or clinical research requiring big data analysis in bioinformatics, omics, and computational biology are encouraged to apply.
External individuals who are not UCLA medical education trainees and are interested in the program materials are encouraged to contact training grant coordinator Addy Maldonado at AdamarisMaldonado@mednet.ucla.edu for more information on how to participate.
Application Process
The announcement for trainee applications was released in June 2026. Applications for the 2026 Fall program were accepted until September 29, 2026. The program runs from October 1 through December 19, 2026.
Application Requirements
Applications require the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal statement describing career goals
- Description of the proposed research project demonstrating the need for educational training in big data analysis, bioinformatics, omics, and computational biology
- Two letters of support:
- One from a faculty member or research mentor describing the applicant's research and motivation to participate
- One from the training program director verifying that the applicant has protected time to participate in the 12-week program
Funding eligibility: To be considered for acceptance into the R25 program and use program funds, applicants must not be receiving concurrent NIH funding support through another training grant, such as a T32 or T15.
For inquiries or additional information about the UCLA R25 PREP-Omics Program and the application process, please contact Program Administrator Addy Maldonado at AdamarisMaldonado@mednet.ucla.edu .
Research Support
Research and Travel Award
$4,000
Awarded to each internally appointed UCLA medical trainee scholar
Examples of Allowable Uses
- Registration fees and presentation costs, including poster printing, for scientific meetings and conferences
- Bioinformatics, omics, or other relevant short-term courses and workshops
- Lodging, airfare, and other transportation for eligible meetings, conferences, courses, or workshops
- Research materials, reagents, and supplies
- Relevant bioinformatics software