University of Pittsburgh Biological Sciences PhD 2027 — Full Funding
University of Pittsburgh
Fall 2027 PhD admission in Ecology and Evolution or Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, with full tuition support, a stipend and health benefits. Apply by 1 December 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Biological Sciences is recruiting for Fall 2027 PhD entry in Ecology and Evolution (E&E) and Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB). PhD students receive full financial support through a competitive stipend, tuition waiver and health benefits. E&E applicants typically identify a faculty mentor before applying; MCDB students usually choose a mentor after first-year lab rotations. Submit the online Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences application by 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Benefits
Full financial support for admitted PhD students: competitive stipend, tuition waiver and health benefits. The department does not state an exact 2027 stipend amount on the application page.
Eligibility summary
Applicants to Pitt Biological Sciences may select Ecology and Evolution or Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. International applicants are welcome, subject to the university’s English-language proficiency requirements. Ecology and Evolution applicants typically identify a potential mentor willing to support them.
Requirements
Apply to the Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences for Fall 2027 through GradCAS. Choose E&E or MCDB in the programme questions. GRE scores are not required.
Documents required
Personal statement (about two pages, maximum three), CV, ranked list of four Pitt Biological Sciences faculty of interest, transcripts for all postsecondary institutions, and three recommendation letters.
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How to submit applications
Verified on the official Pitt Biological Sciences application page on 20 October 2026. Deadline is 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The site form records the stated local date/time; readers should confirm timezone conversion.
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