| The minimum stipend
for matriculating Biological Sciences Ph.D. students is $20,800,
but three competitive programs provide additional support
to exceptional applicants. Please see details listed below.
UMBC’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
is also a valuable resource for graduate students looking
to explore available options for financial aid and support.
We encourage you to visit the departmental website to learn
more.
 Office
of Financial Aid & Scholarships
UMBC now has three active programs funded by the Graduate
Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN). The Biological
Sciences program supports at least four students with
a maximum stipend for GAANN fellows of $30,000, based on
need.
UMBC's GAANN Program
The Chemistry-Biology
Interface (CBI) program supports students bridging the
interface between the two disciplines; beginning Biology
students receive at least $23,800 stipends from the CBI program.
The CBI Program
The Meyerhoff
Graduate Program promotes cultural diversity
in graduate studies in several programs. The training program
provides special training opportunities and a stipend of
$21,000 per year.
Meyerhoff
Graduate Program |
