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TONIGHT: U of Utah Molecular Pharmaceutics Admissions Webinar

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The Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics at the University of Utah is accepting applications for its Fall 2024 Ph.D. Program!

Join them TONIGHT, October 2 at 8:00 PM EST for a Webinar on Graduate Student Admissions. This webinar is for potential applicants, as well as those interested in learning more about U of Utah’s research with biomaterials, nanoparticles, molecular imaging, drug delivery, and more.

The webinar is an opportunity to:

  1. Learn more about the research going on in the department.
  2. Understand how the admissions process works.
  3. Gain insight into student experience in the department.
  4. Ask your questions!

RSVP is required through this link.

Questions? Reach out to Hallie McCarthy at hallie.mccarthy@utah.edu,or consult their admissions page for details on applying.

UNC Drug Delivery PhD Program, Virtual Info Session

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Info Session: Monday, September 25, 2023

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Division of Pharmacoengineering & Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) is engaged in research and education in drug delivery options to optimize the therapeutic efficacy of pharmacologically and immunologically active agents. It is a multidisciplinary endeavor requiring knowledge in pharmaceutics, chemistry, engineering, biochemistry, biologics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and biology.

DPMP is the only graduate program concentrated solely on delivery of pharmaceuticals and vaccines (drug delivery). You might be interested in this program if you are curious about research applying lipid nanoparticles, polymers, cells, and viruses to deliver therapies for cancer, infectious & autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases.

DPMP students are from backgrounds like Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

PhD students are supported at $35,000+/yr stipend plus tuition, fees, and health insurance without a teaching assistant requirement. Students have the option of selecting labs after performing rotations. DPMP facilities are state of the art buildings and core research facilities all surrounded by the Research Triangle comprised of big and small Pharma, major universities, and other research institutions.

There will be a virtual information session on Monday, September 25 at 6:00 PM EST. Register here.

Participants are welcome to submit a question to be answered at the webinar.

After the event, a recording of the webinar will be available on the program’s webpage. Last year’s webinar is already posted.

Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. – Open House

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Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. Program (PULSe) is hosting its Fall Open House on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

The open house will begin at 8:30 AM and includes a program overview, meet the faculty session, lab tours, and lunch with current students. Participants will gain exposure to some of the current life science research at Purdue, while they are also given an opportunity to talk with faculty and students to familiarize themselves with the PULSe Program.

This event is in-person at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.

Ph.D. students in the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe) have access to:

PULSe students have the opportunity to choose from over 200 faculty from 30 different departments.

RSVP by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 26.

Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. – Fall Open House

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Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. Program (PULSe) is hosting its Fall Open House on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

The open house will begin at 9:30 AM and includes a meet the faculty session, lab tours, lunch with current students, and a tour of campus facilities. Participants will gain exposure to some of the life science research being done at Purdue. The event allows prospective students to familiarize themselves with the PULSe Program and all it has to offer.

This event is in-person at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.

Ph.D. students in the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe) have access to:

PULSe students  have the opportunity to choose from over 200 faculty from 30 different departments.

RSVP by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 3.

University of Michigan: Pharmacy Open House

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PhD & MS Virtual Open House

The University of Michigan’s College of Pharmacy will be hosting a virtual open house for their PhD programs in Medicinal Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacy Translational Science, as well as the MS program in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences. This program will be held on Thursday, October 21 from 6-8 pm.

Registration, as well as an itinerary, can be found here at their website or directly at this link.

This is a great introduction to their graduate programs and opportunities. It will include an overview of their programs and application process, as well as a graduate student panel, with faculty members available for Q & A.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Bioengineering Graduate Programs

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Bioengineering is currently accepting applications for their bioengineering graduate programs for Fall 2021. These programs welcome students from all academic backgrounds with strong foundations in math and science. Applications are due by December 15, 2020. Apply here.

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CUNY Biochemistry PhD Information Session

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The City University of New York is holding an information session about their Biochemistry PhD program. The university is currently recruiting interested students for the class of Fall 2021.

This event will give students the opportunity to:

  • learn more about the City University of New York’s Biochemistry PhD program
  • learn how to create a competitive application and personal statement
  • ask questions to City University of New York faculty and students
  • learn about research being conducted at the City University of New York

The information session will be held via Zoom on Friday, November 13 from 1:00pm-3:00pm EST. If you are interested, register here for the event by November 10th.

For more information:

  • check out this flyer for the event
  • check out this brochure for their Biochemistry PhD program
  • find more about the Biochemistry PhD program on the website

Indiana University Chemistry PhD Info Session

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The Chemistry Department at Indiana University is holding an info session for prospective PhD program applicants. This event will take place on Wednesday November 11th, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST.

This info session will give students the chance to:

  • learn more about the application process
  • learn about the Indiana University Chemistry Department’s PhD program
  • learn about graduate life at Indiana University

Register for the event here.

For more information:

  • learn more about the Indiana University Chemistry Graduate Program here
  • contact chemgrad@indiana.edu

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Virtual Recruitment

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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is holding an upcoming recruitment event for students of color. Please consider attending if you are a junior, senior, post-baccalaureate, or Masters student of color interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry.

This event will cover available fellowships for underrepresented minorities, programs available to support University of Illinois students of color, and application tips. You will learn about the variety of research being done in chemistry and have the opportunity to network with current graduate students and faculty.

If you’re interested, please register here by October 25, 2020. The recruitment event will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

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University of Delaware Graduate Program

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Students interested in PhD studies, The University of Delaware offers diverse research opportunities as a leader in molecular sciences and are currently accepting applications for the Fall of 2020.

The UD Chemistry and Biochemistry Department holds thirty different research groups where students, faculty, research staff and post-doctoral scholars work closely together.

They hold two NIH Centers for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) and an NIH Chemical and Biology Interface (CIB) training program. With $10 million annually they support 200 full-time PhD students.  Preparing students as they develop into independent scholars and prepare for the next stages of their careers.

For more information visit the program’s website or peruse the brochure.