Graduate School of Medical Sciences
A partnership with the Sloan Kettering Institute

Eligibility and Selection

The Weill Cornell IMSD program is designed for (but not limited to) : 

  • Incoming 1st year PhD students at Weill Cornell Graduate School
  • Individuals who can commit to a summer rotation and the Early Start Program (start date July 1st, 2024)
  • A United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Individuals from groups underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the NIH

Eligible WCGS PhD students complete a short application to be considered for selection by the IMSD Admissions Committee composed of program leadership and graduate program directors. Applications are sent to accepted students with a deadline of April 16th. Four students are selected as IMSD fellows each year. Students are admitted to the IMSD program on the basis of their future potential for success in the program as evidenced by their IMSD and graduate school application and interviews.

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