Admissions
2026-2027 UC-LEND Fellowship Applications are now open!
We seek applicants who are motivated to learn about neurodiversity in an interdisciplinary environment! Applicants are not required to have previous experience working with this population, and we strongly encourage those with lived experience to apply.
The UC-LEND Program is highly competitive in its selection process, as we strive to choose applicants who are highly motivated, eager to learn, and embrace collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. All interested trainees must complete the appropriate application as indicated on the program requirements pages. Long-term trainee applicants must complete the UC-LEND application and go through an interview process in order to be considered for the program.
UC-LEND Trainees should possess the following:
- Strong professional written and oral communication skills
- Examples of initiative in academic, clinical, vocational, or other areas
- Examples of leadership or successful supervisory experience in areas of academics, volunteer services, community, religious organizations, student government, extracurricular clubs, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and develop self-defined goals
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in groups/teams
- Demonstrated ability to see the “big picture” (e.g., puts separate pieces of knowledge together to form a whole; wants to understand both the pieces and the system)
- Good conceptualization and generalization skills (e.g., can use information in one context and generalize to another; finds threads of commonality and weaves them together)
- Able to identify issues and areas of concern and bring them forward
- Flexibility and adaptability combined with persistence
Application Timeline
The UC-LEND Application Cycle occurs every Winter and Spring for the following academic year of training.
- Applications open Winter Quarter
- Information sessions held late Winter and/or early Spring Quarter
- Applications due April 30th
- Interviews conducted late April – mid May
- Decisions sent out by June 1st
Please note that the UC-LEND Training program is a federally funded training grant, and admission timelines are subject to shift depending on federal fund availability.
Interested in learning more? Attend an information session!
The information sessions for the 2026-2027 application cycle will be held on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Register here
- Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Register here
Ready to apply?
See the Application Requirements page for application information.
UC-LEND stipends are contingent upon the renewal of the federally funded UC-LEND Training Program grant. If stipends are available, eligibility for the stipend includes acceptance into UC-LEND as a long-term trainee and status as a U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national, or other permanent resident of the United States.