PhD Program – FAQs

While grant writing is not required, it is strongly suggested, encouraged, and supported.

For more details about stipends, please visit Cost of Attendance for PhD students.

PhD students complete lab rotations at the beginning of their first year in the program. While most students complete two rotations, students are welcome to complete more if they have not found a lab that matches their areas of interest.

Please visit the PhD Admissions page for information about the PhD application process.

For frequently asked questions related to PhD program admissions, visit the PhD Admissions FAQs page.