Ph.D. Program (Biological Sciences) at the Stowers Graduate School in Kansas City, MO
At the Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, curiosity drives discovery. Our fully funded Ph.D. program provides guaranteed financial support through completion of your Ph.D., giving aspiring scientists the opportunity to focus on meaningful research, collaborate with leading researchers, and develop the skills needed to become independent scientists.
With personalized mentorship, access to state-of-the-art technologies, and immersive research experiences, students are supported as they explore their scientific interests and pursue new questions in biology.
Why pursue your Ph.D. at Stowers? Our program offers students the resources, training, and support to grow as scientists while pursuing research that interests them.
Program benefits include:
- Fully funded Ph.D. program with access to state-of-the-art research facilities
- $45,320 annual funding support for the 2026-27 academic year, with a $2,000 increase after candidacy
- Hands-on research experience through laboratory rotations
- Personalized mentorship and opportunities for scientific collaboration
- Professional development allowance
A streamlined application process
Applicants are not required to submit GRE or other standardized test scores, an application fee, or calculate their GPA