OpenFieldYale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Fellowships
Interdepartmental doctoral gateway providing training across 8 tracks, including Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunobiology, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or medicine with top honors.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantial laboratory research experience and clear statement of scientific purpose.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research mentors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Guaranteed 5-year annual stipend of USD $48,000/year plus 100% tuition waiver and comprehensive health coverage
- Application fee
- USD $105 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition covered.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Annual BBS international admissions deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yale University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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