The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has awarded the University of Florida a five-year $2.98 million grant to support graduate students engaged in cutting-edge research at the interface of genetics, genomics, and molecular pharmacology.

Program Highlights

• 💰 $639,540/year in NIH funding to support graduate students

• 👩‍🔬 12 predoctoral trainees supported annually

• 🧪 Flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum in genetics and genomics

• 📚 Core coursework + monthly research-in-progress seminars

• 🗣️ Training in scientific communication and research rigor

• 🧠 Access to UF’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure

• 🧬 Mentorship from over 240 faculty across 10 colleges and 50 departments

• 📈 Emphasis on retention, productivity, and career outcomes

• 🌍 Career preparation for academia, industry, and government

• 🎓 Participation in the UF Genetics Symposium

• 🧭 Comprehensive tracking of trainee success