TBBS Training Program - University Graduate School

TBBS Training Program

Transdisciplinary Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences (TBBS) Training Program

The Transdisciplinary Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences (TBBS) Program, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), aims to provide fellows with an interdisciplinary and collaborative setting for doctoral training in biomedical research, implement effective evidence-based strategies for doctoral research training, and to prepare fellows for diverse roles in the biomedical workforce through the participation in various workshops and events.

Benefits

Eligibility

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Current TBBS Fellows

TBBS Mentors

Benefits

The TBBS Program provides:

$25,836 annual stipend plus tuition for the first 2 years
Competitive funding up to 5 years for a biomedical/biomolecular Ph.D. at FIU
Travel funding to professional meetings
Health insurance coverage
Professional skills and career development
Internship opportunities for students interested in industry career paths
Consistent and trained mentoring

Eligibility

To qualify, students must:

Have a U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Have a research interest in biomolecular or biomedical sciences
Have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Be a full-time student (9 credits in the fall and spring semesters, 6 credits in the summer semester)
Be admitted as a first-year student next fall 2023 by one of the following FIU Ph.D. programs:

Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Physics
Public Health
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Apply!

Applicants must provide:

Online application (below) including:
- Statement of purpose
  - Why is a transdisciplinary approach important to you?
- Two letters of recommendation sent to cbalzan@fiu.edu
  - At least one letter must be from a mentor or co-mentor in the TBBS Program