OpenFieldPh.D. in Biomedical Sciences & Gene Therapy Doctoral Fellowship
Doctoral research position at the UF Powell Gene Therapy Center and McKnight Brain Institute developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors for treating genetic and neurodegenerative diseases.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or Molecular Genetics with 3.5+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior laboratory research experience in molecular biology or vector cloning
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: $36,000 annual stipend + full tuition waiver + individual health insurance
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by College of Medicine training grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Florida documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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