Yale University Fully Funded PhD in Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics

PhD @Yale University posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Yale University offers a fully funded PhD program in Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics (CBB) through its Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) umbrella program. This interdisciplinary program is designed to train students in the development and application of computational and quantitative methods to address complex biological and biomedical questions.

Program Overview

  • Degree: PhD in Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics

  • Institution: Yale University

  • Program: Part of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Program

Students begin their studies in the BBS program, selecting the CBB track during their first year. After this initial year, they formally join the CBB interdepartmental program to pursue their PhD. The curriculum emphasizes areas such as computational modeling, data analysis, algorithm development, and high-performance computing, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, and healthcare.​

Funding Package

All PhD students in the CBB program receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Stipend: An annual stipend of $51,046 for the 2024–2025 academic year. Students who secure competitive external fellowships, such as the NIH NRSA or NSF fellowships, receive an additional $4,000 stipend bonus, totaling $55,046 .

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage of tuition and associated fees.

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage for students and their families, along with discounted dental insurance .

  • Additional Support:

    • A $350 travel allowance for first-year students to attend conferences.

    • Eligibility to apply for the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) Conference Travel Fellowship.

    • Family support subsidies: $7,500 annually for a child under 18, plus an additional $2,500 per year for each additional child under 6 .

    • Access to the Dean’s Medical Leave Hardship Fund, offering up to $3,000 for serious medical conditions.

This funding is guaranteed for a minimum of five years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.​

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background: A strong foundation in basic sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, mathematics) and significant experience in computing or informatics, including computer programming.

  • Standardized Tests: The GRE is not required and will not be considered.

  • English Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL scores unless they have earned a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

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