OpenFieldPh.D. in Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) - Immunology & Cancer Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Nationally recognized umbrella doctoral program offering specialized laboratory research in tumor immunology, precision oncology, mucosal therapeutics, and genetic therapeutics.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 5-year stipend $34,000/year, full tuition coverage, and comprehensive individual health insurance
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship/RA
- Application Fee
- $70
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Undergraduate degree in biological sciences or chemistry with GPA 3.3+; minimum 6-12 months laboratory research
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Personal research statement and faculty mentor interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters from research advisors
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Alabama at Birmingham's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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