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 via EngineeringCAS and submit all supporting documents no 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 (not required for fall 2021 applicants)
- 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 |
All tuition and allowable fees are covered, for 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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