Mountain Laboratory of Anthropological Genetics

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How To Apply

Individuals interested in graduate (PhD) training in Anthropological Genetics have two options at Stanford. Students in both the Anthropological Sciences and the Biosciences PhD programs may choose to work with Dr. Mountain.

For detailed information regarding the Anthropological Sciences and Genetics degree programs, see the respective entries in the Stanford Bulletin:

	Department of Anthropological Sciences, from the Stanford Bulletin (PDF)
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	Department of Genetics, from the Stanford Bulletin (PDF)
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Interested individuals may also want to review the Department of Anthropological Sciences web site, as well as the Biosciences web site, and particularly the Department of Genetics web site.

Please contact Dr. Mountain (mountain@stanford.edu) if you are unsure of the most appropriate degree program, or if you are considering applying to both the Biosciences and Anthropological Sciences programs.

Degree Programs

The Department of Anthropological Sciences offers a Masters of Science (MS) degree, a Masters of Arts (MA) degree, and Doctoral (PhD) degree. The Department of Genetics offers a Doctoral (PhD) degree. See the Stanford Bulletin for details of these degree programs (as above). PhD students in both programs receive financial support in the form of tuition and a stipend. Masters students must locate their own financial support.

A Suggestion for Applicants

Each Stanford Graduate program application requires a Statement of Purpose. We recommend that, in preparing your statement, you keep in mind the following questions:

Why do I enjoy research?
What research questions do I have in mind (if any)?
Why does Stanford's ___ Department/Program seem a good fit for me?
Which of my experiences have prepared me for graduate school?
What skills and expertise would I bring to a graduate program?
What skills and expertise do I hope to gain through a graduate program?
What are my long term goals?

For more information, please contact us.