OpenFieldPh.D. in Cancer Biology and Genomics - Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Keck School
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California, United States
Academic Overview & Description
NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center doctorate investigating DNA methylation epigenetics, oncogenic signaling cascades, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) cell therapy, and tumor immunogenomics.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full graduate assistantships $39,000/year plus full tuition remission and health insurance
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $90
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with GPA 3.4+ and wet-lab research credentials
- English Language
- TOEFL 100+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE not accepted
- Application Materials
- Statement of research background and career goals
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three academic references
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Southern California's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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