Boston University Fully Funded PhD in Bioinformatics

PhD @Boston University posted 23 hours ago

Job Description

Boston University (BU) offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Bioinformatics through its Graduate Program in Bioinformatics. This interdisciplinary program integrates biology, chemistry, and computer science, preparing students for careers in academia, industry, and government.​

Program Overview

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics

  • Institution: Boston University

The program requires a total of 64 credits, encompassing lecture, laboratory, seminar courses, and research credits. Students must complete core courses, participate in lab rotations, pass qualifying exams, fulfill a teaching requirement, and successfully defend a dissertation.

Funding and Fellowships

All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage

  • Stipend: An annual stipend starting at $38,833

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage

  • Travel Funding: Support for attending conferences and workshops

Funding is provided through various fellowships and assistantships, such as:​

  • NIH T32 Training Grant: Provides first-year fellowships to prepare Ph.D. students for careers in the molecular life sciences.

  • NSF-IGERT Fellowships: Offers a stipend of $30,000 per year plus tuition for up to two years, along with opportunities for international research fellowships and travel support.

  • Diversity & Inclusion Fellowships: Provides additional funding to Ph.D. students who are members of historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

No separate application is required for these funding opportunities; all applicants are automatically considered.

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with experience in biology, biochemistry, and computer programming

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application form

    • Three letters of recommendation

    • Transcripts from all colleges previously attended

    • Personal statement/statement of purpose

    • Resume

  • Standardized Tests: GRE scores are not required

  • English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for non-native English speakers unless they have completed a degree at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction

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