PhD in Immunology at Stanford University

Stanford University

United States of America, Stanford

University Rank:#3

International students can study the Immunology at Stanford University at its main campus in Stanford , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Tuition fees are USD 18,829 / term, and students can apply for the next intake starting on June 24, 2224.

About PhD in Immunology

Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology

The University's basic requirements for the Ph.D. degree are outlined in the "Graduate Degrees"‌ section of this bulletin.

Admissions

Students seeking admissions to the Immunology Ph.D. Program typically have an undergraduate major in biological sciences, but majors from other areas are acceptable if the applicants have sufficient coursework in biology, chemistry, general physics, and mathematics (through calculus). Applications are evaluated by the Immunology Graduate Program committee based upon: grades; evidence of research experience; letters of recommendation, including letters from research sponsor(s); and commitment to a career in biomedical research. The GRE Subject test is optional. If an applicant choses to submit a GRE score, they should plan on taking the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline of Tuesday, December 1, 2020, to ensure that official scores are available when applications are evaluated. Candidates who are selected to visit Stanford and interview are notified in January. The selected applicants are invited to the Biosciences interview session, March 3-6, 2021 (Wednesday-Saturday). This is the program's only interview session.

Interested Stanford medical students are welcome to apply to the program and should also submit a formal application by Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Prospective graduate students must apply via Stanford's online graduate application.

Financial Aid

Students admitted to the program are offered financial support for tuition, a living stipend, health insurance coverage, and for first-year graduate students, a small allowance (tech funds). Applicants are urged to apply for independent fellowships such as from the National Science Foundation or National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships. NSF Fellowship applications are due in October of the year prior to matriculation in the graduate program, and only one more NSF application is permitted in the first or second year. Immunology graduate students may continue to apply for outside fellowships after matriculation. Admitted students are typically offered financial support in the form of Stanford Graduate Fellowships, NIH traineeships, or research assistantships.

General Requirements

Immunology Startup and the First-Year Advising Process

Since students enter with differing backgrounds, each student is assisted by the first-year adviser in selecting courses and lab rotations in the first year and in choosing a lab for the dissertation research. In addition, the Immunology Startup, a five-day introduction to immunology in early September, exposes incoming Immunology Ph.D. students to a variety of techniques and concepts. Students learn basic laboratory techniques in immunology and participate in in-depth discussions with faculty.

All students must be enrolled in exactly 10 units during Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters until reaching Terminal Graduate Residence (TGR) status in the spring or summer quarter of their fourth year. Students are required to pass all courses in which they are enrolled; required and elective courses must be taken for a letter grade. Students must earn a grade of 'B-' or better in all courses applicable to the degree that are taken for a letter grade. Satisfactory completion of each year's general and track specific requirements listed below is required. During the first year, degree progress is monitored closely by the first-year adviser in quarterly meetings and by the Stanford Graduate Program Committee in a final advising session in June.

First-year students are required to complete three rotations in at least two immunology labs. In the Spring Quarter, two mini-rotations of six weeks each may be arranged. After joining a lab, students are required to meet with their thesis adviser within 30 days to complete the Individual Development Plan (IDP). Students continue to complete the IDP annually.

Students apply for any fellowships for which they are eligible (NSF, NDSEG, AHA, NIH NRSA are just a few).

A specific program of study for each student is developed individually with the first-year adviser.

Develop as an investigator capable of carrying out innovative research through your strong foundation in immunology and related sciences. Choose between two tracks: Molecular, Cellular, and Translational Immunology and Computational and Systems Immunology.

The Immunology doctoral program offers instruction and research opportunities leading to a Ph.D. in Immunology. Two tracks are offered:

Track 1: Molecular, Cellular, and Translational Immunology
Track 2: Computational and Systems Immunology

The goal of the Ph.D. Program in Immunology is to develop investigators who have a strong foundation in Immunology and related sciences in order to carry out innovative research. The program features a flexible choice of courses and seminars combined with extensive research training in the laboratories of participating Immunology faculty. Specifically, immunology graduate students:

acquire a fundamental, broad, and comprehensive body of knowledge and skills through an extensive curriculum.
identify important scientific questions, design, and conduct experiments using the most appropriate methods.
read and critically analyze current literature in immunology and other relevant fields.
present research findings and communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences.
prepare manuscripts that will be published in leading journals.
learn to teach effectively.

Disciplines

Immunology

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Immunology at Stanford University

Entry Requirements

At Stanford, we practice holistic admission. Each piece in your application is part of an integrated and comprehensive whole.

One piece tells us about your background and life experiences, another about your school and your academic achievement. We learn from others about your character and intellectual contributions. In your essays, we learn about your ideas and interests, and what is meaningful to you.

Each year we aim to enroll a class of diverse backgrounds and experiences, talents, academic interests, and ways of viewing the world.

In a holistic review, we seek to understand how you, as a whole person, would grow, contribute and thrive at Stanford, and how Stanford would, in turn, be changed by you.

Academic Excellence

The primary criterion for admission to Stanford is academic excellence. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself throughout high school and to do very well.

The most important credential for evaluating your academic record is your high school transcript. Please know that our evaluation goes beyond any numerical formula. There is no minimum GPA or test score, nor is there any specific number of AP or honors courses you must have on your transcript in order to have your application reviewed or be admitted to Stanford.

For more complete information on our curriculum guidelines for first-year students, please visit our Academic Preparation page.

Intellectual Vitality

We want to see your commitment, dedication and genuine interest in expanding your intellectual horizons, both in what you write about yourself and in what others write on your behalf. We want to see the kind of curiosity and enthusiasm that will allow you to spark a lively discussion in a first-year seminar and continue the conversation at the dinner table. We want to see the energy and depth of commitment you will bring to your endeavors, whether that means in a research lab, as part of a community organization, during a performance or on an athletic field. We want to see the initiative with which you seek out opportunities and expand your perspective.

Extracurricular Activities

Learning about your extracurricular activities and nonacademic interests helps us understand your potential contributions to the Stanford community. Students often assume our primary concern is the number of activities in which a student participates. In fact, an exceptional depth of experience in one or two activities may demonstrate your passion more than minimal participation in five or six clubs. You may also hold down a job or have family responsibilities. These are as important as any other extracurricular activity. In general, we want to understand the impact you have had at your job, in your family, in a club, in your school or in the larger community, and we want to learn of the impact that experience has had on you.

In some cases, exceptional abilities in athletics may influence our decision if the applicant is otherwise well qualified, but such abilities never, by themselves, ensure admission to Stanford.

Context

Just as no two Stanford students are the same, each applicant to Stanford is unique. This means that as we review each application, we pay careful attention to unique circumstances. We take into account your background, educational pathway, and work and family responsibilities. By focusing on your achievements in context, we evaluate how you have excelled in your school environment and how you have taken advantage of what is available to you in your school and community.

It is important to know these variables are not listed in order of importance in our evaluation and selection process. We review applications holistically. No portion of the application is considered without the rest of the application.

English Requirements

TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Immunology at Stanford University

Tuition Fee

18,829 / term

Application Fee 90

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PhD in Immunology at Stanford University

Stanford University

United States of America, Stanford