Value of being a New Biology Graduate Fellow

New Biology Graduate Fellows will benefit from

  • multidisciplinary curriculum at high-ranked University,
  • research with proven and productive Faculty mentors,
  • teaching opportunities,
  • public engagement activities together with extension services or private industry,
  • development of professional, communication, decision making, and leadership skills, and
  • continuous mentoring by Faculty and steering committee

Graduate studies fellowships available:

Two M. Sc. and two Ph.D. fellowships are available (two in 2012 and two in 2013).

Graduate studies fellowships monetary support includes:

  • $18,500/year for M. Sc. for up to 2 years and $24,500/year for Ph.D. for up to 3 years
  • Tuition waiver
  • Up to $ 1000 for travel expenses associated with the presentation of research findings at a meeting.

Travel fellowships available:

Two travel fellowships are available per year (2012 to 2015)

Travel fellowship monetary support includes:

Up to $750 to defray registration, travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses.