Admission, Financial Assistance, Department of Molecular & Cellular Biophysics and Biochemistry

Applications for admission to the Graduate School can be obtained by contacting:

Mr. Craig R. Johnson, MS
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263 USA
craig.johnson@roswellpark.org

The Admissions Committee evaluates the credentials of PhD applicants and offers admission to those likely to succeed.

All admitted PhD students receive program fellowships and/or research assistantships. The annual stipend for first year students is currently $24,000.

A training grant supported by the National Cancer Institute provides pre-doctoral stipend for a limited number of trainees. Only US citizens qualify for this program.

Students supported by fellowships and research assistantships also receive a full waiver of tuition. University-sponsored medical insurance is available.

For more information about financial aid for the PhD program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, contact:

Dr. Arindam Sen
Department of Molecular & Cellular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Roswell Park Graduate Division
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
arindam.sen@roswellpark.org

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, preferably biology or biochemistry; a minimum average grade of "B" is expected. Applicants must take the general GRE test. If a subject test is taken it should be either in biology or biochemistry. Scores at or above the 50th percentile in all tests are required. TOEFL scores, if applicable, should be at least 250 for the computer test or 600 for the paper test, or 95 on the internet-based test. 

Submit the Following

• Application form
• Application fee ($50, US funds)
• Official academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation (2)
• Personal statement and resume
• Official standardized test scores (GRE verbal, quantitative, analytical); Subject test scores for international Ph.D. applicants
• TOEFL (600 score for traditional tests; 250 for computer-based tests; 95 for internet-based test); TWE (4.0)

Application Deadlines

Preference for admission is given to those whose applications are received on or before February 1. Each Ph.D. student who is accepted will be considered for a fellowship for the first year of academic studies. Support for subsequent years will be provided by the major research advisor. First-year fellowship for 2008 is $24,000.