OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Integrative Biology (FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic)
Four to five-year doctoral dissertation program conducting marine biomedical discovery, deep-sea exploration, coral reef genomics, and estuarine ecosystem dynamics at Harbor Branch.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological Sciences or Marine Science with distinguished record.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 7.0+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or research summary, 3-page research proposal, CV, and publication list.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research mentors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full doctoral fellowship covering 100% tuition waiver plus $28,000 annual research stipend
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully waived
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Florida Atlantic University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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