Cornell Computational Biology PhD 2027 — Fully Funded
Cornell University
Cornell’s Fall 2027 Computational Biology PhD application is open until 1 December 2026. Admitted students in good standing receive tuition, a stipend and health insurance through assistantships or fellowships.
Cornell University’s Field of Computational Biology recruits doctoral researchers in genetics, genomics, computer science, mathematics, statistics and related areas. Applicants should identify faculty with overlapping interests and are strongly encouraged to contact them before applying. The programme admits for fall only and reviews candidates on academic merit and research experience.
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Benefits
Cornell confirms full support for admitted Computational Biology PhD students in good academic standing: tuition, stipend and health insurance, provided through teaching or research assistantships or fellowships. The field page does not specify a stipend amount.
Eligibility summary
Open to applicants with relevant academic preparation and research interests. Cornell reviews academic merit and research experience; international applicants may need TOEFL or IELTS evidence unless exempt.
Requirements
Strong quantitative preparation is useful, including calculus plus further mathematics, along with basic biology or computer science. GRE scores are not required. Contacting suitable field faculty before applying is strongly recommended.
Documents required
Online graduate application; statement of purpose; résumé; unofficial transcripts from all institutions; three letters of recommendation; and English-proficiency scores by the deadline where required.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official Cornell Computational Biology admissions page checked 20 October 2026. All application components, including English scores where required, should be submitted by 1 December 2026.
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