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Important information for applicants:

Application portal for 2023-2024 academic year opens by September 1, 2022

Priority submission deadline:  Dec 31, 2022
Late applications still accepted in early spring 2023  

Earlier submissions are encouraged. Later submissions are accepted, but application reviews begin in November and admissions are rolling and will continue until all positions are filled. Therefore, it is advantageous to apply early while positions are available.

Interview sessions will be held in mid-December, mid-January, and early February.

Opportunity for applicants with Mexican citizenship: The Conacyt-ConTex Doctoral Fellowship

Why Choose UTMB?

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) comprises more than 248 faculty and approximately 220 graduate students (Graduate Student Organization)
Specialized training is offered through 8 different GSBS PhD programs (Degree Programs) while collaborative, interdisciplinary research exposes our students to a range of approaches in addressing biomedical problems.
A GSBS Writing Studio with Ph.D. level staff ready to help trainees with grant writing, dissertation preparation, and manuscript writing. Monthly workshops are given to help advance the scientific writing and career development skills of our trainees.
Multiple unique opportunities to study under one of UTMB's many Institutional Training Grants (T32s) to enhance your predoctoral training experience.
Career development activities to support short- and long-term success of our trainees.

Why Choose UTMB?

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Financial Benefits
- Graduate assistant salary of $31,500 plus benefits and tuition for qualifying students in 2022; salary increase to $35,360 beginning Fall 2023
- Over $150,000 in GSBS student awards and scholarships given annually
Student Life
- Average time to PhD completion is shorter than the national average
- An unsurpassed atmosphere of collegiality and community among students, faculty, and staff
- A variety of student organizations have a presence on campus, including the Graduate Student Organization
Facilities & Faculty
- State of the art research facilities
- UTMB is home to the& Galveston National Lab, one of only two National Laboratories with Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) capabilities located on a U.S. university campus
- Nationally and internationally recognized faculty across a range of disciplines
- The GSBS Writing Studio with PhD level staff with experience in grant writing, manuscript preparation, etc. to help you through your graduate school journey
- Numerous resources to promote the physical and mental well-being of our students, including the alumni field house and student counseling and psychological services
Location
- UTMB Living
- Low cost of living on a semi-tropical island (http://www.galveston.com/)
- UTMB is part of the Gulf Coast Consortia, a collaborative group of seven institutions sharing facilities, resources, and allowing students access to courses across several campuses
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Applying to Graduate School

IMPORTANT DATE: Review of applications begins November 1st.

The application must be submitted online. For Fall, the portal is open to apply on the September 1st. Graduate assistantships are available to those who qualify.

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