Biological Sciences

A clearinghouse of opportunities, as well as a resource for one-on-one counseling, Rockefeller’s Office of Career and Professional Development is a springboard to a rewarding career in science. From traditional academic appointments to jobs in biotech, pharma, business, and policy, Rockefeller students thrive professionally.

SURF students receive a stipend of $6,000.00. Free housing will be provided for students who cannot commute. Campus facilities include a tennis court, a recently renovated gym and adjacent east west esplanade for jogging, running, walking, or roller blading. SURF students are encouraged to attend social and cultural events occurring both on and off campus. Organized outings for SURF students have included trips to see a Broadway show and professional baseball game.

Rockefeller students enjoy full financial support, live in highly subsidized housing on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and pay $0 in tuition.

Applications must be submitted online at graduateapplication.rockefeller.edu. They must include:

• A statement of purpose comprised of the following three components:
  • Describe your most meaningful research experience(s) to date.
  • Indicate what area(s) of biological science you would like to study in graduate school and how your interests would fit within the Rockefeller Ph.D. program.
  • Describe how your background and experiences would contribute to the diversity of the Rockefeller community and/or how you might work with us on achieving a more diverse, equitable and inclusive university.
• An official transcript from each college or university you have attended
• Letters of recommendation from three or four sponsors who can assess your potential for research
• An application fee of $50.