Thank you for your interest in the Sloan CORE program at the University of Arizona (U of A)! Sloan CORE offers hands-on research experience with faculty mentoring, the integration of Indigenous knowledge, and a support team for participants.About the Sloan CORE application process:The application deadline is April 20, 2026.The application must be completed in one sitting; you won't be able to log back into the application. That means:Review the entire application carefully.Prepare your answers/essays in advance and save in a word document that you can easily cut and paste into your Sloan CORE application.Know your current cumulative GPA.If you have any questions, please email Karla Smith at karlasmith@arizona.edu. We look forward to receiving your application. STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Legal First Name Legal Last Name Preferred Name/Nickname Email Be sure to provide an email address that you check on a regular basis. Cell Phone Number May we text you? Yes No To comply with federal reporting requirements, the Sloan CORE application asks for the sex, ethnic, and racial background of applicants. Please review the National Center for Education Statistics standards for a detailed definition of ethnic and racial groups. Sex Sex -Select-FemaleMaleOther… Enter other… Gender Gender -Select-FemaleMaleOther… Enter other… Date of Birth Citizenship - Select -U.S. CitizenPermanent ResidentNot a U.S. CitizenIntent on becoming a U.S. Citizen Are you Hispanic or Latinx/e? Yes No Other… Enter other… What is your race? (choose all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other… Enter other… Tribal affiliation Are you a Pell Grant recipient? Yes No What is the highest grade or degree your Parent 1 completed? - Select -4567891011high school diploma or equivalentsome community collegetrade schoolassociate's degreebachelor's degreemaster's degreedoctorate degreeprofessional degree such as medical doctor, lawyer, pharmacist or otherunknown What is the highest grade or degree your Parent 2 completed? - Select -4567891011high school diploma or equivalentsome community collegetrade schoolassociate's degreebachelor's degreemaster's degreedoctorate degreeprofessional degree such as medical doctor, lawyer, pharmacist or otherunknown Are you a veteran? Yes No ACADEMIC INFORMATION Which school are you currently attending? Which school are you currently attending? - Select -University of ArizonaTohono O'odham Community CollegeFort Lewis CollegeDiné College Other… Enter other… What degree program are you in? What degree program are you in? - Select -Associate's Degree (2-year)Bachelor's Degree (4-year)Other… Enter other… What is your major? Do not abbreviate What is your minor? Do not abbreviate. N/A is also acceptable. How many units of credit did you complete for fall 2025? How many units are you currently enrolled in (2026 semester)? What is your overall/cumulative GPA at it appears on your most recent transcript? ESSAY QUESTIONS Personal Statement We want to get to know you and how our program could empower you to achieve your goals.What personal & academic experiences have been the most impactful for you? Research Interests Consider one or more of the following questions in your response (250-500 words). Please note that we discourage applicants from using generative AI to entirely produce their personal statements. What is a research project you would like to explore during your Sloan CORE experience?Why is research interesting to you? What excites you about your intended field of research? Please specify if your interests or goals include learning and cultural contexts or the education of individuals.What research experience(s) have you had (ok if you don’t have any)?What is a pressing problem you want to help solve or question you want to help answer?Why might your discipline/area of study be a good place to explore this problem or question? FINAL INFORMATION & AFFIRMATION How did you hear about Sloan CORE? Email Academic Advisor Faculty Social Media Internet Browsing Student Club Other… Enter other… Affirmation I affirm that the information provided on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. Save Draft Preview Submit
