Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Cellular Neurobiology & Aquatic Ecology

Academic Overview & Description

Doctoral research program offering specialized training in neurodegenerative disease modeling, ion channel biophysics, Great Lakes freshwater ecology, and conservation genomics.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Doctoral Graduate Assistantship: $21,000/year stipend plus full tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded)

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ undergraduate GPA in biological sciences or biochemistry

English Language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 80+

Standardized Exam

GRE not required

Application Materials

Research statement, CV, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

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

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