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.
π° $639,540/year in NIH funding to support graduate students
π©βπ¬ 12 predoctoral trainees supported annually
π§ͺ Flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum in genetics and genomics
π Core coursework + monthly research-in-progress seminars
π£οΈ Training in scientific communication and research rigor
π§ Access to UFβs cutting-edge AI infrastructure
𧬠Mentorship from over 240 faculty across 10 colleges and 50 departments
π Emphasis on retention, productivity, and career outcomes
π Career preparation for academia, industry, and government
π Participation in the UF Genetics Symposium
π§ Comprehensive tracking of trainee success