Master's in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics University of Kentucky

 Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics

• Our Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics program is a professional degree program, which educates and prepares students to directly enter the workforce as advanced working professionals
• No GRE requirement
• This program has 2 areas of concentration:
• Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
• Forensic/Analytical Genetics
• The program curriculum contains two required internships, which provide our students with hand-on experiences to be strongly competitive in the job market
• Our graduates are competitive for workforce deployment in a number of areas, including:
• Drug Testing and Analysis
• DNA/ Genetic Testing & Analysis
• Forensic Governmental Divisions
• Hospital Clinical Labs
• Cancer Genetics
• Genealogy
• Crime Laboratories
• Research and Developmental Laboratories
• Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/forensic-toxicology-and-analytical-genetics
• Fall 2027 Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2027 will receive priority consideration. We review applications on a rolling basis, meaning, once you submit your application we will review it within a few weeks and let you know a decision shortly after.

 

(Photos of prior students in lab course)

 

PhD in Toxicology & Cancer Biology

• Our PhD program has 2 concentration focuses:
• Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
• Cancer Biology – Students investigate problems related to cancer development, improved cancer treatments, and preventions
• No GRE requirement
• All PhD students receive financial support in the form of a Graduate Research Assistantship; which includes a yearly stipend, health insurance and full-tuition coverage
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/phd-program
• Application Deadline: January 6, 2027. Interviews will likely take place in February/March 2027.

 

Master’s in Toxicology

• Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
• No GRE requirement
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/forensic-toxicologychemistry
• The admission requirements are the same as the PhD’s admission requirements which can be found here: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/phd-program
• Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2027 will receive priority consideration. We do review applications on a rolling basis, meaning, once you submit your application we will review it within a few weeks and let you know a decision shortly after.

Brandeis University Chemistry Virtual Grad Info Session

 

Greetings from Brandeis!  We would like to invite students who are interested in chemistry PhD studies to attend a virtual information session on Saturday, October 31, and would be grateful if you could forward the following invitation to interested students.

Thinking about a PhD in chemistry? Join us for a virtual info session hosted by the Brandeis University Department of Chemistry on Saturday, October 31, 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. EST.

Brandeis Chemistry offers exciting opportunities in:

Chemical Biology: Protein and enzyme chemistry, nucleic acids, molecular recognition, drug and vaccine design, directed evolution, and chemical glycobiology. Organic Chemistry / Catalysis: Synthetic methodologies, chemoenzymatic synthesis, catalysis, carbohydrate chemistry, reaction mechanism studies, green chemistry, and complex molecule synthesis. Physical Chemistry: Spectroscopy, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, computational modeling, and advanced materials characterization. Materials Chemistry: Functional and bio-inspired materials, molecular self-assembly, soft matter, protein design, responsive drug delivery systems, and novel assay platforms.

The session includes a panel discussion, Q&A, and faculty-led breakout sessions highlighting current research and lab opportunities. Register today to learn how Brandeis Chemistry can help you launch your scientific career!

PhD Programs in Cancer Biology and Engineering at Sloan Kettering

The Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSK) is now accepting applications for our PhD programs in Cancer Biology and Cancer Engineering.

The Pat and Ian Cook Cancer Engineering Graduate Program provides training that merges cancer biology with bioengineering. Established in 2023 to run alongside GSK’s Cancer Biology PhD Program, the Cancer Engineering PhD program teaches scientists and engineers how to solve biological and clinical problems in cancer science and medicine through technological innovation and engineering. The Friedman Family Doctoral Program in Cancer Biology, which is recruiting its 22^nd class, provides research training in biomedical sciences, including topics ranging from genetics and developmental biology to human oncology and pathogenesis.

Students in both programs join one of more than 130 laboratories at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) where they will examine cancer science through the lenses of basic, clinical, and translational research.

At GSK, we are committed to training a new generation of scientists who will advance the frontiers of biomedical knowledge. Established in 2006, our graduate school provides an interactive environment in which PhD students get the full benefit of the close integration of basic science and translational research for which MSK is known. Our programs offer students a wide range of learning and research opportunities with our internationally renowned faculty in a highly innovative and collegial scientific environment.

I hope you will visit our website to learn more about us and share information about our programs with your students who are considering careers in the biomedical sciences.

If you have questions about our Cancer Biology or Cancer Engineering Programs, don’t hesitate to contact us at gradstudies@sloankettering.edu.

Underrepresented Students in STEM Symposium - Twin Cities

Underrepresented Students in STEM Symposium - Twin Cities (USSS-TC) will be taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026!  This is a free, in-person research symposium we are hosting specifically for BIPOC students in STEM in the Twin Cities to present their scientific research, a research proposal, or a scientific paper they are interested in (so no research experience needed!).
We are reaching out to ask if you can share this symposium with your undergraduate students within your network. The deadline to register and to submit the materials to present at the symposium has been extended to Tuesday March 31st 2026. This is the perfect opportunity for students to practice their scientific presentation skills! Please encourage interested students to register for this symposium HERE and submit the materials HERE!

Feel free to email us at ussstc@umn.edu with any questions!

Thanks and have a great rest of your week! 

The USSS-TC planning committee

Teaching Assistant for Ecosystem Field Studies Course

 

Archaeological Field Lab Opportunities - Summer 2026

Have you ever wanted to do collaborative, funded Humanities, Scientific and Artistic research with faculty and fellow students from around the globe? Would you like to do that research in an exotic locale of turquoise seas and banana plantations? 

 

Can you imagine being the first person in 2000 years to touch an object?  Would you like to create NEW primary sources and be responsible for finding the artefacts that go into museum displays?  

 

Would you like to work in a rural Turkish village on a cliff 1000 feet above the sea?

 

If so, then Prof Howe invites you to join his field lab as an intern this July at the Antiochia Archaeological Research Project on the southwestern coast of Turkey. 

 

Application deadline: Monday, February 23rd, 2026

 

Watch this short video to get a sense of what we do: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vflTPKZlyiO3KEQILfcomKHO_keDJP0k/view

 

Applications and further information can be found here.

 

There are NO PREREQUISITES or training/skills needed for this research internship; just interest and energy. It is open to all students, including current first-years.

 

The more diverse your interests, skills and experiences, the better! 

 

If you want to learn more, email prof Howe at howe@stolaf.edu.

 

COSTS and FINANCIAL AID

 

Johnson Family Opportunity Fund

 

Students with high financial need may be eligible for funding through the Johnson Family Opportunity Fund. These students should check their eligibility with Steve Lindley in Financial Aid. Students who are eligible for JFOF funding may qualify for funding of approximately $3000. Students cannot combine JFOF and Piper Awards.

 

To qualify for the grant, students must satisfy all of the following criteria:
1. recipient of need-based financial aid
2. U.S. citizen or permanent resident (international students are not eligible)
3. intend to participate in an IOS program in another country or countries (domestic program participants are not eligible)
4. intend to submit an application to participate in an IOS program for summer 2025. (Interim programs are not eligible.)

 

Students with high financial need (rising juniors and seniors only) may be eligible for funding through the Johnson Family Opportunity Fund. These students should check their eligibility with Steve Lindley in Financial Aid and, if they are eligible.

Guaranteed Financial Aid

Students who have not previously received the Piper Center Internship Grant Award will be eligible for an award of up to $1,200-1,500, depending on how many students from the group apply. Students are eligible to receive the award one time during their time at St. Olaf.

 

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

 

Dates: July 11 to August 8, 2026

Application deadline: Monday, February 23rd, 2026 

Program Costs:

 

$3,400: Room, Board, Research Fees, Transport in Country, Fieldtrips.

$980: Summer Internship Tuition

$180 Research Visa Fee

$1500-2000 Estimated airfare (you purchase on your own). 

Sub Total: $6,020-$6520

Total cost after Piper Center Internship Grant: $4520-$5040

***If you do not have a valid passport, then add an additional $180 to the total costs.

Doctors In Italy Summer 2026 Program

The Doctors in Italy Human Health- Animal Care Programs are now open!!

Please take a look at the information below about the Summer 2026 program.

 Human Health Program 2026!

Animal Care Programs 2026!