Grad School and Fellowship Opportunities

Indiana University
Biochemistry Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
Application Deadline: see website

Indiana University is now accepting applications for its graduate program in the Interdisciplinary Biochemistry graduate Program. PhD students develop programs of study to pursue research in such areas as: Biological membranes, Cancer biology, enzymology of nucleic acids, neurobiology, and more.

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Vanderbilt University
Application Deadline: see website

Vanderbilt University is seeking to recruit rising graduate students into their Chemical Biology Program. Areas of research include cell signaling, drug discovery, nanoscale science, molecular imaging, synthesis, etc. Student training programs consists of three parallel tracks: Chemistry Dept. Graduate Program; Interdisciplinary Graduate Program; and Chemical and Physical Biology Graduate Program.

Students in the Ph.D program receive a minimum annual stipend of $23,000 as well as full tuition ($36,096) and medical insurance ($2,194).
Available for outstanding applicants are fellowships of an additional $3,000 for 2 years and up to $10,000 extra for 5 years.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Application Deadline: see website

Carnegie Mellon is seeking individuals interested in pursuing doctoral studies in Engineering & Public Policy. The EPP department prepares students with science and engineering backgrounds for careers in research and analysis on policy problems in which the technical details are of central importance. Most research fall in one of four broad areas: Energy & Environmental Systems, Information & Communication, Risk Analysis & Communication, and Management of Technical Innovation and R&D Policy.

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University of California, San Francisco
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
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UC, SF is one of nine campuses of the University of California. It is among the leading research universities in the U.S.

The Biomedical Sciences (BMS) graduate program at UCSF trains PhD students for an exciting new phase of biological research- the application of molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques to the investigation of how mammalian cells, tissues, and organs function in heath and disease.

Some areas of study include: Cancer biology & cell signaling; human genetics, neurobiology; immunology; virology & microbial pathogenesis; etc.

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Van Andel Institute
Application Deadline: see website

The Van Andel Institute offers a graduate program in cellular and molecular biology with an emphasis on translational research. The school is seeking applicants with a sincere motivation for molecular and genetic research. Generous stipend and excellent benefits are offered to qualified applicants.

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Cornell University
Application Deadline: December 15, 2009 for fall 10 admission

Cornell University is seeking graduate applicants for its Graduate Studies program in Biophysics. Cornell's Field of Biophysics offers a doctoral program in biophysics that is interdisciplinary and highly individualized. Accepted PhD students receive full financial support through stipend and tuition scholarships. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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