How to Apply for our Training Programs

How to Apply for Predoctoral Training

Students must be admitted to the one of the following:

Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physiological Sciences
Cancer Biology

To apply to these programs, please visit their websites.

First year Ph.D. students are supported by the Graduate Program funds while they take classes and conduct required laboratory rotations. During the spring of the first year, all students select a mentor for their dissertation work. Training grant faculty can nominate students who show productivity and potential in toxicology research during their second- to fourth-year of graduate training. Nominees must be US citizens or permanent residents. The NIEHS Training Program Director and Executive Committee review nominees and select new NIEHS predoctoral trainees. Selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate shown in GRE scores, GPA scores, research productivity, and on the commitment of the candidate to the research programs within the scope of NIEHS mission. This is a competitive selection process that honors outstanding students.

Students graduated with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in basic or applied chemical or biomedical sciences can apply for these positions by contacting the Director. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for a support through the NIEHS Training Grant. We select candidates:

• Who have demonstrated an intensive interest and good potential in toxicology research;
• Who are highly motivated for a successful career in toxicology research or education;
• Who have solid course training and are ranked in the top 20% or better in their overall performance during graduate training
• Who have at least one first authored publication in a high impact peer-reviewed journal.