Microbiology & Molecular Genetics About Us Message from the Chair Giving Social Events Contact Us People Faculty Members Graduate Students Postdoctoral Scholars Research Education & Training Medical Education Graduate Program Postdoctoral Training Seminars Resources Resources Home Research Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Home Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Resources Resources for Graduate Students & Postdocs Support and resources for both graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. For additional information, please visit the School of Medicine Office of Graduate Studies. Financial Support Learn more about funding opportunities available to our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Campus & School of Medicine Resources A curated list of campus and school resources compiled by the School of Medicine Office of Research. UCI Graduate Division Grad Student Resources Postdoc Resources Graduate & Postdoc Resource Center Campus information and resources for graduate students and postdocs. UCI Division of Career Pathways Campus hub for career development and support for students and alumni. School of Medicine Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Program Resources & Additional Information Graduate Forms MMG trainee handbook Year 2 Departmental Form: Second Year Exam Memo (PDF) Departmental Form: Committee Assessment of Student Presentation for Second-Year Exam (PDF) Departmental Form: PI Assessment of Second-Year Student (PDF) Year 3 PhD Form I – Advancement to Candidacy for PhD Degree – please work closely with the department graduate coordinator to initiate processing and signing of the form. Year 4 and beyond Departmental Form: Advisement Committee Meeting Report (PDF) Departmental Form: Pre-Dissertation Approval Form (PDF) PhD Form II – Report on Final Examination for PhD Degree – please work closely with the department graduate coordinator to initiate the signing of the form. If you need any of the above PDF files sent to you in an alternate format, please email our graduate advisor, Shanti Iyer, at shantii@hs.uci.edu. Teaching Requirements The Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics has no formal teaching requirement. However, UCI offers opportunities to gain teaching experience and hone your skills like becoming a Teaching Assistant (TA). TA Opportunities Once you have completed TA Training, contact the department office to be added to the waitlist. Since UCI School of Medicine does not offer its own undergraduate courses, we must request TA slots from BioSci. BioSci graduate students always get first pick. In rare cases, students who contact a professor directly are able to secure a TAship with that particular professor, but there are no guarantees. Stipends & Benefits All students in the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics receive financial support in the form of a stipend of ~$38,000 per year in addition to complete coverage of tuition, fees (including gym membership) and health insurance. This funding is partly from individual fellowships, departmental training grants, and teaching and research assistantships. Students are expected to transition to California residency as early as possible (minimum of one year living in the state) in order to qualify for in-state tuition. On-Campus Housing UCI guarantees on-campus housing to every newly admitted PhD student. Students usually elect to live in either Palo Verde or Verano Place, which are primarily populated by graduate students. These neighborhoods are located precisely between the main campus and the Anteater Recreation Center, within an easy mile of every neuroscience laboratory on campus. Parking is included in rent (expect to pay ~$700/month), and childcare is available. Postdoctoral Scholar Resources UCI Postdoctoral Scholars Association (PDA) A thriving community dedicated to supporting postdocs by providing professional development programs as well as social and networking events. Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits Plan An online platform where UC postdocs can access information about and manage their benefits. Open Postdoc Positions Explore current postdoctoral research opportunities within our department. Department & School Resources Research & Funding Opportunities School of Medicine Office of Research The School of Medicine Office of Research coordinates with the UCI Office of Research to streamline research opportunities and funding acquisition. Research Insider: A weekly internal newsletter to the school community about research, events and funding opportunities. Researcher Pipeline: UCI offers biomedical research opportunities for students, trainees and faculty at all levels. Explore potential federal grant opportunities: NIH Grants & Funding NSF Funding Search Tool GRANTS.GOV Diversity, Equity & Inclusion UCI School of Medicine Office of Belonging, Equity & Empowerment The school and campus offer many programs and resources to serve our diverse community of students, faculty and staff.