How to Apply
- Graduate Training in Toxicology and Toxicogenomics
- Cancer Biology
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program in Evolutionary, Functional and Computational Genomics
- Graduate Interdisciplinary Program (GIDP) in Statistics
To apply to these programs, please visit their websites.
How to Apply for Predoctoral Training
Send a letter of interest, a current CV and three letters of recommendation to Jeanice Smith, Administrative Associate, to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (520) 626-2823. There is no set application deadline- applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For additional information, address questions to Dr. Terrence Monks, HuGER Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (520) 626-9906.
This is a competitive selection process that honors outstanding students. First year Ph.D. students are supported by the Graduate Program funds while they take classes and conduct required laboratory rotations. During the spring of the first year, all students select a mentor for their dissertation work. Training grant faculty can nominate students who show productivity and potential in toxicology research during their second- to fourth-year of graduate training.
Selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate shown in GRE scores, GPA scores, research productivity, and on the commitment of the candidate to the research programs within the scope of NIEHS mission. Nominees must be US citizens or permanent residents. The HuGER Training Program Director and Executive Committee review nominees and select new HuGER predoctoral trainees.
Funding for predoctoral students is set according to NIH guidelines, and consists of a $20,772/year stipend. The funding package also includes $3,461 for tuition and fees and $650 for travel. Predoctoral students are also eligible for an additional $4,200 in training related expenses, including health insurance. Therefore, the total funding amount is $29,083.
How to Apply for Postdoctoral Training
Students graduated with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in basic or applied chemical or biomedical sciences can apply for these positions by contacting the Director, Dr. Terrence Monks, PhD, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (520) 626-9906.
There is no set application deadline- applications will be reviewed as they are received. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for a support through the HuGER Training Grant.
Funding for postdoctoral students is set according to NIH guidelines, and is dependent on years of prior work experience. For post-docs with 0-1 year of experience, the stipend is as follows: $36,996/year for no work experience, and $38,976 for one year of work experience. The funding package also includes $1,170 for tuition and fees, $1,000 for travel, and $7,850 for training related expenses.
We select candidates:
• Who have demonstrated an intensive interest and good potential in toxicology research;
• Who are highly motivated for a successful career in research or education;
• Who have solid course training and are ranked in the top 20% or better in their overall performance during graduate training
• Who have at least one first authored publication in a high impact peer-reviewed journal.
