Application

Applications are accepted year-round. However, deadlines to enter the program by a particular semester are as follows: August 1 for Fall, October 1 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer. Applications are compiled then reviewed one month prior to the start of a new term. If you are a High School student and wish to be considered for the Summer research program, please apply by April 1.

Tell Us About Yourself

Tell us about your favorite science class. What did/do you like about it? *

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What makes you think you want to be a scientist? What draws you to science? *

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Are you currently doing research in a lab? If so, who is your lab/research advisor? *

How do you identify as an underrepresented or marginalized student? Share with us ways in which you are promoting diversity in your daily life. *

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Letter of Recommendation

IBA will receive a letter of recommendation in support of my application from the following science/math instructor or research advisor *

S/he will send the letter to: Iowa Biosciences Academy, The University of Iowa, 108 Biology Building, Iowa City, IA 52242 or email it to iba@uiowa.edu

IBA Information

How did you find out about the IBA program? *

If other (please explain)

Release of Information *

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My academic standing is a factor for admission to IBA; therefore, I give IBA staff permission to obtain my transcripts. If I completed coursework at another college or university, I am responsible for submitting transcripts from that school to the University of Iowa Office of Admissions, and IBA may obtain a copy of those transcripts from Admissions.

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