How to apply
We seek students with strong academic records, especially those with previous research experience.
ManyPhD students conducting predoctoral research at The Jackson Laboratory are affiliated with academic programs of the University of Maine, Orono (UMaine). Arrangements are also possible for PhD students from other institutions who wish to conduct research at The Jackson Laboratory.
If you would like more information about doing your graduate research at our facility, please contact the training manager or individual faculty member directly.
Applying
Admissions to specific academic Ph.D. programs arehandled at the individual institutions. More information about the UMaine programs and application procedures may be found at:
- The University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS)
- University of Maine Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Deadlines
Although precise deadlines vary from year to year among individual institutions, you should anticipate that applications are due by mid January and prioritized by mid February, with top candidates being invited for on-site interviews in late February or early March. Offers of admission are generally made by mid March.
