An Innovative PhD Program in Biology and Cancer Research

Apply by December 1 to join us in making the next basic and translational scientific breakthroughs and work with some of the most brilliant minds in science.

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A PhD Program Built to Help Propel Your Career Forward

The Cancer Biology PhD Program at GSK uses small class sizes to create a tight-knit community for students and faculty. An average ratio of 10 world-class scientists to every first-year ensures our students have resources to make meaningful contributions to human health and biomedical science during—and after—our PhD program.

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At GSK, we are committed to fostering a graduate school culture of diversity and inclusion that allows our students to thrive as biomedical research scientists.
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Our distinguished 130-person faculty is committed to providing the hands-on training and mentorship you need to find your way to the right lab and area of investigation.

A Unique Student Experience That Fosters Camaraderie and Collaboration

As a GSK student, you’ll be joining a community of brilliant minds and exciting programs; you’ll be building the connections that our students value about student life here.

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Apply to Our Program and Join Us at the Forefront of Discovery

We look forward to reviewing your application as we conduct our search for a cohort of diverse PhD students to enter into our first-year comprehensive curriculum together.

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