MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY · UNITED STATES
MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship Program
PhD · Taught in en
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- Full tuition, health insurance, and stipend support.Guaranteed Funding
- Summer research rotations at the MBL.Summer Rotations
- Thesis research conducted at the MBL.MBL Thesis Research
- Opportunities to visit UChicago for academic activities.Visits to UChicago
- Additional research allowance for flexibility.Research Allowance
- Collaborative research environment with leading scientists.World-Class Faculty
This PhD program is a collaboration between the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and the University of Chicago (UChicago), offering a unique research and educational experience. It combines the extensive research environment of the MBL in Woods Hole, MA, with the academic resources of UChicago. The partnership, formalized in 2013, has fostered synergies in research and teaching that now extend to graduate students.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship Program?
- Prospective students must first apply and be accepted into one of three specific graduate programs at the University of Chicago: Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cell Biology (DRSB), Integrative Biology (IB), or Ecology and Evolution (EE). Acceptance into one of these UChicago programs makes you eligible for the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship.
- How do I apply to this PhD program?
- You must apply directly to one of the specified graduate programs at the University of Chicago (DRSB, IB, or EE) through their online application portal. If accepted into one of these UChicago programs, you will then participate in the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship.
- What are the tuition and fees for the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship Program?
- Students in this program are guaranteed full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend. An additional research allowance is provided, and funds are available for travel to Chicago for committee meetings and other events.
- Is there support for living costs?
- Yes, room and board are provided during the first summer rotation at MBL, and stipend support is provided throughout the program.
- Where is the thesis research conducted for this program?
- Thesis research is primarily conducted at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, MA, following initial coursework at the University of Chicago and summer research rotations at the MBL.
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Tuition (international)Full tuition provided.
Tuition (home)Full tuition provided.
LivingRoom and board provided during the first summer rotation at MBL. Stipend support provided.
Students are guaranteed full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend. Funds are available for travel to Chicago for committee meetings and other events. An additional research allowance is provided.
How to apply
1. Choose a UChicago ProgramSelect either the Committee on Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cell Biology (DRSB) Program, the Integrative Biology (IB) Program, or the Ecology and Evolution (EE) Program at the University of Chicago based on your research interests.
2. Apply to UChicagoSubmit your application directly to your chosen graduate program at the University of Chicago via their online application portal.
3. Complete Initial CourseworkIf accepted into a UChicago program, you will complete your initial course requirements at the University of Chicago.
4. Participate in MBL RotationsFollowing your coursework, you will undertake summer research rotations in laboratories at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL).
5. Conduct Thesis Research at MBLYour thesis research will be conducted at the MBL. You will be encouraged to visit Chicago regularly for committee meetings, retreats, and other academic activities.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship Program?
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Prospective students must first apply and be accepted into one of three specific graduate programs at the University of Chicago: Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cell Biology (DRSB), Integrative Biology (IB), or Ecology and Evolution (EE). Acceptance into one of these UChicago programs makes you eligible for the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship.
How do I apply to this PhD program?
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You must apply directly to one of the specified graduate programs at the University of Chicago (DRSB, IB, or EE) through their online application portal. If accepted into one of these UChicago programs, you will then participate in the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship.
What are the tuition and fees for the MBL/UChicago Graduate Research Fellowship Program?
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Students in this program are guaranteed full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend. An additional research allowance is provided, and funds are available for travel to Chicago for committee meetings and other events.
Is there support for living costs?
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Yes, room and board are provided during the first summer rotation at MBL, and stipend support is provided throughout the program.
Where is the thesis research conducted for this program?
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Thesis research is primarily conducted at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, MA, following initial coursework at the University of Chicago and summer research rotations at the MBL.