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Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Molecular Ecology & Evolutionary Genomics

University of Maryland · College Park, Maryland, United States

Target Discipline: biologyApplication Deadline: December 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Interdisciplinary biological training in host-pathogen evolutionary dynamics, marine biodiversity, plant genetics, and bioinformatics utilizing state-of-the-art sequencing cores.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award
Guaranteed 5-year support: $35,000/year stipend, full tuition remission, and health plan
Tuition Rate
Covered by fellowship
Application Fee
$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA
Undergraduate degree in life sciences with GPA 3.3+ and laboratory experience
English Language
TOEFL 96+ or IELTS 7.0+
Standardized Exam
GRE optional
Application Materials
Statement of research interests
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Maryland's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

Verified record · Updated 2026-10-16 · Editorial standards