Eligibility Information

• United States Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Acceptance into a doctoral program in the biological / biomedical sciences at Stony Brook University
• Commitment to pursuing a post-graduate career in the biomedical sciences

IMSD-MERGE aims to increase participation of individuals historically underrepresented in the biological or biomedical sciences, including students with disabilities, veterans, those from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, etc. Applicants will be invited to share information about the journey they have traveled to reach this point in their academic career, and/or challenges they may have overcome in order to pursue higher education.