The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the establishment of a new National Excellence Fellow position for graduate students. Applications will be accepted from highly-qualified undergraduate and M.S. students planning to pursue a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering. Candidates eligible for national fellowships from organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Hertz Foundation and others will be most competitive for this position. Applicants should intend to pursue translational research that impacts the biomedical engineering industry.
Eligibility Requirements
- Apply to the Ph.D. program in BME@TAMU viaEngineeringCASand submit all supporting documentsno later than December 1
- U.S. Resident
- Received or will receive a B.S. degree in an engineering degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to starting the Ph.D. program
- GRE scores of 164-Q/156-V or higher (2021年秋季申请者不需要的)
- GPA of 3.75 or higher
- A minimum of two years of research experience
Awarded Funding
| Expense | Funding Provided | Description |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and fees |
$17,000 |
所有的学费和允许的费用都覆盖,which this is the approximate current cost. |
Stipend |
$36,000 |
|
Professional Development |
$2,500 |
Conference travel, etc. Subject to approval. |
Additional Support |
$7,500 |
One-time signing bonus provided in two lump sums at the start of the first fall and spring semester |
TOTAL SUPPORT |
$63,000 |
Funding for subsequent years would total $50,000/yr. |
The holder of this position will receive the funding support stated above for up to five years, with annual renewal based on academic performance, satisfactory research progress, timely completion of degree milestones, and submission of
Fellow Expectations & Other Information
In addition to the funding listed above, students will receive
Application Information
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