The Department of Biology offers a Ph.D. in the following areas: Cell and Developmental Biology, Neurobiology and Physiology, Plant and Microbial Biology, and Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity. Students in these programs may work with members of the Biology Department or with affiliated faculty in other departments in the School of Arts and Sciences or the Medical School. Information about each Graduate Program and the Research Interests of the faculty is available at this web site, or may be obtained in the form of a brochure by writing to the office of Biology Graduate Group Coordinator. All students admitted to our program receive financial support for a minimum of five years. Students in their first year receive a non-service Educational Fellowship. In subsequent years, students are supported teaching fellowships, research fellowships and/or training grants.

Individuals interested in applying to our graduate program should consult the On Applying section of this page for application requirements, deadlines, admission policies, and information about how to obtain application forms. You may also apply over the Internet here.

* New education fellowship from SAS/GAS for all incoming graduate
students allows students to focus entirely on research and coursework
during their first year

* New graduate program funding structure allows students to take
classes to enhance their research throughout their entire graduate
career