Fully Funded PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Rochester · School of Medicine and Dentistry - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology PhD Program
- Pay
- US$35,800/year (2027-28, 12-month programs) + full tuition scholarship + health insurance ≈ ₹2.9 lakh/month stipendAbout 7.8× the UGC JRF fellowship of ₹37,000/month
- Eligible degrees
- U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent; final-year students may apply if the degree is conferred before matriculation (a 4-year Indian BS/BTech/BPharm or an MSc should be checked against the equivalency).
- Tests
- GRE optional. TOEFL iBT/ITP Plus, IELTS or Duolingo required if native language is not English (scores within 2 years).
- Start
- 2027-08 (Fall 2027)
About the project
The University of Rochester's Biochemistry & Molecular Biology PhD program says it is fully funded. Full-time PhD students get a full tuition scholarship covering all academic fees and a stipend, which for 2027-2028 is US$35, 800 a year on a 12-month appointment. Single student health insurance is also included. The program admits only in the fall and takes about 10-15 new students a year, chosen after interviews. The full application is due 1 December 2026. Applications sent by 15 November 2026 get an automatic fee waiver. The GRE is optional. Applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. Final-year undergraduates can apply if their degree is awarded before they start.
Who this suits: EduSail Abroad mentor note
Good for Indian MSc Biochemistry/Biotech/Life Sciences graduates or 4-year BS/BTech Biotech students with wet-lab research experience; the GRE-optional policy helps.
Listed by EduSail Abroad on 6 Oct 2026. Always confirm the final details and deadline on the university's original posting. Read our guide to fully-funded PhD in the USA.
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