GRADUATE SCHOOL

APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

University of Michigan
Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) coordinates admissions and first year graduate studies for 13 Ph.D training programs and 300 faculty mentors at the University of Michigan. Entering graduate students are offered flexibility in the choice of any of the 13 participating programs, while retaining the small, focused environment of each of the individual training programs. Students can immediately begin training in any of these Ph.D areas or take a course of study compatible with several programs, all while engaging in research rotations. Final decisions are not required until the end of their first year as to which research laboratory and training program they will enter. All students are financially supported during their graduate studies with full tuition, a health care plan that covers both them and one dependent, and a competitive living stipend (currently $24,500).
PIBS web site: www.med.umich.edu/pibs

As you are considering your pursuit of graduate education, we hope the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) at the University of Michigan is on your list! Our umbrella/interdisciplinary program is one of the most flexible and integrated in the country, allowing entering students the opportunity to explore any of our participating 13 Ph.D. training programs and over 300 faculty mentors during their first year of graduate studies.

HOW TO APPLY
www.umms.med.umich.edu/pibsadmission/
•Application deadline: *DECEMBER 15*
•Start date options: July 1 or September 1

WHY U-M/PIBS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL? www.med.umich.edu/pibs
•13 Ph.D. training programs/300+ faculty-you choose!
•Cutting edge faculty at a top 5 research institution
•Curriculum can be tailored to your interests
•Competitive financial package provided:
living stipend, full tuition, health care plan
•City of Ann Arbor consistently ranks as one of the most desirable places to live in the country
•U-M acknowledged as leaders and best in support, diversity, resources and excellence in education

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER OPPORTUNITIES
https://umich-rackham.custhelp.com/cgibin/umich_rackham.cfg/php/
enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1634
You are strongly encouraged to consider these options as soon as possible in order to successfully apply this to your graduate school application.

Glenn Stokes/LSAMP students are eligible for Fee Waivers

WHO TO CONTACT FOR PIBS ASSISTANCE
Please feel free to visit our web site or contact us for any additional information you might need.
•PIBS Web site: www.med.umich.edu/pibs
•PIBS Office: 877-294-0120 (toll free) or pibs@umich.edu Graduate Student Organizations
•GSC: Graduate Student Council gsc.med@umich.edu
•AMS: Assoc.of Multicultural Scientist ams_group@umich.edu

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