OpenFieldInstitute for Protein Design (IPD) Doctoral Fellowship in Computational Biomolecular Design
Doctoral research position situated at the Institute for Protein Design, training under Nobel Laureate David Baker's group to de novo design synthetic enzymes, targeted anticancer therapeutics, and nanoparticle vaccines using Rosetta and deep learning.
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 Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, or Bioengineering (GPA 3.6/4.0+)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required / not considered
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming skills (Python/C++) or wet-lab experience in protein purification
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research mentors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition coverage + $45,000/year stipend + comprehensive GAIP health insurance
- Application fee
- $90
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Covered by departmental fellowship and Baker Lab research grants)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027 admissions cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Washington documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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