CUNY Graduate School and University Center

PhD, Biological Sciences

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Deadline Dec 1, 2026

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Funding: Typical for admitted students
Application deadline: December 1 - Neuroscience subprogram and MCD subprogram; January 1 - EEB subprogram and Plant Sciences subprogram (fall enrollment only)
Graduate students: 6,050
Alumni earnings, 10 yr: $65,991

Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.

What you need to apply

GRENot stated
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Not stated
Minimum GPANot stated
Recommendation lettersNot stated
Prior degreeNot stated
Statement of purposeNot stated

In the school's own words

“December 1 - Neuroscience subprogram and MCD subprogram January 1 - EEB subprogram and Plant Sciences subprogram Fall enrollment only”

“Nearly all entering doctoral students in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences receive a five-year fellowship package. Every package includes tuition coverage, and many also include a stipend and health insurance.”

“94% INCOMING DOCTORAL STUDENTS WHO RECIEVE FIVE-YEAR FELLOWSHIPS”

Extracted from www.gc.cuny.edu (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-06

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