Graduate Training Initiatives

in Interdisciplinary and Medical Programs

Students working with Biology equipment

HHMI-NIBIB Interfaces Initiative

10 institutions supported to establish interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs that train students to conduct
research at the interface between the biological and physical sciences.

Senior Program Officer: Maryrose Franko, Ph.D.
Email: interdisc@hhmi.org
Phone: 540-458-8880

HHMI Med Into Grad Initiative

13 Ph.D. training programs supported to incorporate the knowledge and skills of medicine and pathobiology into graduate education.

Program Officer: Anh-Chi Le, Ph.D.
Email: medintograd@hhmi.org
Phone: 301-215-8879

Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship

Available at the University of Kansas for individuals who intend to pursue a doctorate in biological and biomedical sciences, business, economics, engineering, mathematics, and pharmaceutical and physical sciences. This highly selective four-year fellowship offers an annual payment, covers full tuition and feeds, and provides a unique professional development program.

Learn more on the Madison & Lila Self Graduate Programs website.