Application deadline is April 1, 2025.
Applications are being accepted for the 2024/25 academic year. Funding slots are only available to students who are completing the first year of the PhD program (matriculated in Fall 2023). The primary student groups are BMMB, CHEM, BME, and MCIBS graduate programs, though students from other graduate programs will be considered. Funding will cover their 2nd year and reappointment for the 3rd year based on progress and available funding. Per NIH guidelines, funding is primarily for domestic students, but a small number of funding slots are available for international students. However, this year international student slots are reserved for students from any graduate program that are advised by faculty who have their primary appointment in the Eberly College of Science. Students from any graduate program, including rising 3rd year students, are welcome and encouraged to apply to join the training program as unfunded trainees. Unfunded trainees will receive all of the training, they are expected to participate fully, and they will be considered full members of the training cohort.
Applications are due Friday, May 15, 2024.
Please direct all questions to Prof. Will Hancock:
Application Materials
Students should use the form below to submit the following three documents integrated into a single pdf file:
- A 1-2 page (single-spaced) personal statement that includes:
- research and education background
- current research interests and proposed PhD project
- description of how M3S program training will strengthen current doctoral training and align with future career plans
- A 1-2 page CV
- An unofficial graduate transcript
Students applying to the M3S training grant must also request a separate letter of support from their adviser. Full information on requirements for that letter are detailed at the bottom of this page.
Applications are closed for the current cycle. Please watch for announcements in spring 2025 for the next round of applications.