Most students admitted into the BISB Ph.D. Program are supported in their first year by a financial support package that covers tuition and fees, health insurance (UC SHIP), and a stipend for living expenses. To remain eligible for this support, the student must maintain good academic standing and meet university and program requirements.
For US citizens and residents, financial support may be derived from the NIH-funded Institutional Training Grants in Bioinformatics (T32GM139790) and in Biomedical Informatics (T15LM011271), educational state funds, and faculty research funds.
Students who are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents must establish California residency before the start of their second academic year; learn more here.
For international students, financial support may be derived from a mix of faculty research funds and fellowships. International students are welcome to apply. We encourage seeking external funding sources (e.g., home government opportunities or international organizations) at the time of application.
Fellowships can provide an additional source of financial support during graduate studies; learn more here.