What are your goals for this experience? Describe a situation when you experienced a setback. How did that affect you personally and your approach to the problem you were working on?

Why are you interested in this program?
What are your goals for this experience? Describe a situation when you experienced a setback. How did that affect you personally and your approach to the problem you were working on? In general, we want to hear how you feel about how obstacles and adversity play a role in reaching your academic and personal objectives.
What career paths are you considering?
What types of research being conducted at Scripps Research particularly interest you and why?
Are you passionate about science and research? How? Why?
Do you have any research experience, including academic year research, summer internship programs, relevant employment, etc. If you do not have research experience, what are some ways in which you sought to expand your interest in science and research?