OpenFieldPh.D. in Basic Medical Sciences - Cancer Biology & Vascular Cell Signaling - Whiddon College of Medicine
University of South Alabama · Mobile, Alabama, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Distinguished biomedical doctorate at the Center for Lung Biology and Mitchell Cancer Institute researching pulmonary arterial hypertension, endothelial barrier regulation, tumor metastasis, and DNA damage repair.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 5-year guarantee: $34,000/year stipend, complete tuition remission, and health benefits
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, or related STEM field with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Personal research statement and laboratory background
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters from research mentors
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of South Alabama's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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