Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York takes applications for its PhD in biological sciences until 1 December 2026, recommendation letters included. Students come from many countries. The stipend is 50,000 US dollars a year, and the School pays tuition, health and dental insurance and relocation costs.
Who can apply
Nationality
CSHL sets no nationality condition: its students come from more than 25 countries and it gives English-test rules for applicants from non-English universities. A Tunisian graduate can apply.
Degree
A bachelor's degree or equivalent by enrolment, in biology or a non-bioscience field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry or physics.
English
Applicants from universities that do not teach in English send TOEFL or IELTS scores. There is no minimum score. The GRE is not required.
Application
Unofficial transcripts, a personal statement of about 500 words and three recommendation letters, all by 1 December 2026. Fee: 75 US dollars.
Funding and what it does not cover
The PhD stipend is 50,000 US dollars a year, or 55,000 dollars for students who win an external fellowship. The School pays all tuition and study fees, health and dental insurance, a laptop and books, relocation costs and subsidised housing.
Covered
Stipend of 50,000 US dollars a year
All tuition and study fees
Health and dental insurance
Laptop, software and textbooks worth about 3,500 dollars
Relocation costs and subsidised on-campus housing and dining
