Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences - Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Academic Overview & Description

Doctoral research program at the School of Medicine and Tulane National Primate Research Center investigating retroviral pathogenesis, aerosolized biodefense vaccines, and tuberculosis immunology.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Biomedical Graduate Fellowships with full tuition waiver, $34,000 stipend, and health insurance

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

BS or MS in biological sciences or biochemistry with 3.3+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 85+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Immunology research statement

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of scientific recommendation

Institutional Guidance

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

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