The University of Michigan Physiology PhD Program is accepting applications from students and early career scientists interested in pursuing a PhD in biomedical research. 

The application process for applying to the University of Michigan Molecular and Integrative Physiology PhD Graduate Program is open.  Our PhD Graduate Program is seeking talented trainees to join our program in pursuit of their PhD degree in biomedical sciences.

What is Physiology research?  Physiology is a highly integrative science used to understand how genes, molecules, cells, and organs function together in health, and how dysfunction causes disease.  Researchers in our department utilize model systems ranging from worms and flies to humans, and innovative approaches ranging from molecular to computational to address questions in aging, cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolism and diabetes, neuroscience, reproduction, gastrointestinal disorders, skeletal muscle, systems biology and others. Join our PhD students in leading these projects under the guidance of esteemed faculty who are deeply committed to training.

 

What can I do with a PhD in Physiology?  The University of Michigan Physiology PhD Program is focused on preparing each student for the science career they want most to pursue.  Students explore career opportunities through training grants and certificate programs, interviews with guests and alumni, workshops and internships.  Professional skills that are highly sought after by employers, such as writing, communication, and teamwork, are also emphasized.  Our alumni pursue a wide variety of science related careers in academia, industry, biotechnology, government, science communications, and science policy. 

 

How will my work impact others?  The University of Michigan Physiology PhD Program prepares students to be leaders in research and in life.  Our Graduate Education Fund provides travel funds for students to attend national and international meetings.  Students are encouraged to take leadership roles in the department and throughout the medical school and are awarded for their efforts.  Our graduate students founded and run a STEM outreach program focused on nearby low performing schools without a science curriculum.  Our students also serve as leaders on student groups and committees focused on diversity and inclusion, women in STEM, graduate school policy, and global initiatives.

 

Prospective students should apply to the University of Michigan Medical School Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS), which is the combined admissions program for 13 PhD Programs in the medical school.  Be sure to select Molecular and Integrative Physiology, the #1 or 2 NIH funded Physiology program in the country for the last 5 years, as your #1 choice PhD program.  Deadline is December 1, 2020.    

 

Daniel Michele, PhD

Graduate Program Director

dmichele@umich.edu

 

Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology

Department Website:  https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology

Twitter: @UMPhysiology