OpenFieldPh.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology - Smooth Muscle & Cardiac Electrophysiology
University of Nevada, Reno · Reno, Nevada, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Internationally renowned physiological research exploring gastrointestinal pacemaker interstitial cells of Cajal, vascular smooth muscle ion channel gating, and diabetic gastroparesis therapies.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- NIH-supported pre-doctoral traineeships $33,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Undergraduate degree in life sciences with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research experience
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nevada, Reno's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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