Student Application Procedure

last modified 11-10-2009

STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring Quarter: Applications due January 10th
Summer Sessions: Applications due February 1st
Autumn Quarter: Applications due July 1st

Student applications will be accepted beyond the stated deadline if space is available;
email Stacy Markman or call 206-616-0753.

Applications are welcome from undergraduates, post-baccalaureates or graduate students from any institution, worldwide. Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled at the University of Washington or any other university or college.

Following the application deadlines listed above, applications will be reviewed all at one time by faculty. Admissions decisions are normally completed in approximately 3-5 weeks and applicants are notified via email. Financial aid requests will be considered after admissions decisions have been completed. This normally requires an additional 1-3 weeks.

Note: Graduate students who wish to conduct independent research should follow the fellowship application procedures .

Required Student Application Documents

WEB APPLICATION FORM (click this link to complete and submit)
PERSONAL STATEMENT. Please provide a statement of approximately one page which describes how this course or apprenticeship will help you achieve your career goals. If you are applying for more than one course or apprenticeship, you may choose to submit a customized statement for each. We strongly encourage electronic submission. The following are our preferred formats in order of preference:
1. Adobe PDF format (.pdf) sent as an attachment to email to fhladmin@u.washington.edu.
2. Microsoft WORD document (.doc) sent as an attachment to email.
3. Plain text copy of your statement emailed to fhladmin@u.washington.edu.
4. Fax of your statement sent to 206-616-0727 (if this number isn't accepting a fax, phone 206-616-0753 or email fhladmin@u.washington.edu to report the problem, or you may try our other fax line: 206-543-1273).
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. Please provide one or two letters of recommendation from faculty member(s) who are familiar with your work. Letters should be emailed directly from the writer to fhladmin@u.washington.edu. The emailed letters should have the student's last name in the subject line.
TRANSCRIPTS. We strongly encourage electronic submission. Official transcripts are not required. The following are our preferred formats in order of preference:
1. Adobe PDF format (.pdf) sent as an attachment to email to fhladmin@u.washington.edu.
2. Fax to 206-616-0727 (if this number isn't accepting a fax, phone 206-616-0753 or email to report the problem, or you may try our other fax line: 206-543-1273).
3. Plain text copy of your transcript emailed to fhladmin@u.washington.edu.
FINANCIAL AID REQUEST FORM. This request form is required if requesting financial aid from Friday Harbor Laboratories.

The Financial Aid Request Form is available in either Excel or .pdf format. We prefer that you download the Financial Aid Request Form (Excel template), fill it in, and send it to Stacy Markman, FHL Student Coordinator, at fhladmin@u.washington.edu. If you do not have Excel, you can download a pdf version of the form, then fax it to 206-616-0727 (if this number isn't accepting a fax, you may try our other fax line 206-543-1273) or send it via surface mail.

NOTE: Students participating in an FHL Research Apprenticeship program MAY be eligible for funding from the Mary Gates Endowment for Students (MGE for University of Washington undergrauates only: $3000 for a 15-credit apprenticeship, $1200 for a 6-credit research apprenticeship) or the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI support targeted to students at University of Washington, Gonzaga University, Oregon State University, Montana State University and University of Montana, as well as under-represented minorities: amount of support variable). Funding from MGE and HHMI for eligible students will be requested by Friday Harbor Labs; this request does not require any action from the student.

If a Research Apprentice requires additional financial aid, then a Financial Aid Request Form should be prepared, although additional aid for research apprentices will only be considered in exceptional cases.
UW graduate students: please be sure to contact your advisor and department to inquire about support prior submitting your request to FHL for financial aid, and please be sure to include this support in your financial aid request.

How much will this course cost? Check out the Student Costs page.
Scholarship and fellowship funding derives from generous donations from alumni and friends of the Laboratories. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of both need and merit, and admission decisions are not influenced by financial aid requirements. Support is available to undergraduate students, post-baccalaureates, and graduate students. Additionally, the Libbie Hyman Fellowship supports students on their first trip to a marine research lab.

The financial Aid Statement should be emailed to fhladmin@u.washington.edu. Your statement should be specific in describing and enumerating your financial constraints.

LIST THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS IF YOU SUBMIT A FINANCIAL AID REQUEST. Please be as brief and specific as possible:

The type and amount of expenses you anticipate during the time you will be attending FHL. You may list tuition, room and board, airfare, and possibly rent you must pay in another location if, for example, you cannot find someone to sublet (most applicants are able to find a subletter!).
All sources and amounts of income and other support, including scholarships, fellowships, support from your home department or advisor, and other financial aid you expect to receive during the time you will be at FHL. You should also include the amount available to you from private support, e.g., from parents, salary earnings, other income, or from savings.
The amount of financial aid from FHL you are requesting to meet any financial shortfalls. You should specify a minimum amount of financial aid from FHL that you feel is required in order for you to participate in the FHL course or apprenticeship

Action on admission cannot be taken until the application file is complete.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - click here for information regarding student visa applications.

The 5-week courses in summer are intended primarily for graduate students, with the exception of Marine Invertebrate Zoology. Courses may be taken sequentially, but not concurrently.

Admission: Well-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to graduate-level courses with the consent of the Director and the faculty involved.

For additional information, email fhladmin@u.washington.edu or call 206-616-0753.

The Director of Friday Harbor Laboratories has final authority in accepting persons for the FHL instructional program.