PhD Recruitment Events
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Learn about PIBS

Interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences?

Bringing PIBS to you

We want to bring U-M and PIBS to you. Every year we hit the road in search of the most highly qualified and diverse student population to enroll in PIBS and eventually find a home in one of our 14 PhD programs. Find us on our campus, on the road or online to learn more about our programs, research and faculty. If you have questions about a specific event, or any questions in regards to PIBS and the University of Michigan, feel free to email us at [email protected].

2024 EVENTS

July 17: NIH Graduate & Professional School Fair, Bethesda, MD

September 10: San Francisco State University Information Session (virtual)

September 17: University of D.C. Information Session (virtual)

September 19: Michigan State University Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Club Information Session, East Lansing, MI

September 20: University of Texas El Paso URISE Information Session (virtual)

September 21: San Diego State University Recruitment Saturday Information Session (virtual)

September 24-26: Your Path to Go Blue Event Information Session, Atlanta, GA

October 2-4: PIBS Preview, Ann Arbor, MI

October 8: University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Information Session, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 

October 9: University of Puerto Rico Ponce Information Session, Ponce, Puerto Rico

October 10: University of Puerto Rico Humacao Information Session, Humacao, Puerto Rico

October 15: UC Riverside Information Session (virtual)

October 17: University of Detroit Mercy Information Session, Detroit, MI

October 20-23: Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM) of the American Chemical Society, Waco, TX

October 31 - November 2: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference, Phoenix, AZ

November 2: 2024 West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI

November 13 - 16: Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), Pittsburgh, PA

PIBS Preview

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences? Would you like to preview graduate training at the University of Michigan, one of the largest and most vibrant research communities in the country?

PIBS Preview will be in person and on campus this Fall, 2024 from October 2nd - 4th! U-M PIBS covers the cost of travel, lodging, and food for all invited Preview attendees. Selected attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn more about applying to graduate school, the interview process, and life as a grad student
  • Meet with faculty, current students, and more
  • Practice exploring graduate programs and interviewing with faculty in a digital landscape

Open an online application and submit the following materials by July 31, 2024:

  • Application Form
  • Research Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Most recent copy of transcripts (can be unofficial)
  • CV/Resume
  • Letter(s) of recommendation (1 required to submit your application, can request up to 2)

Applications have now closed for PIBS Preview 2024. 

Summer Research Open House

Explore Research Opportunities at Michigan!

Thank you to those who attended the PIBS/PREP/MSTP Summer Research Open House in June 2024. We look forward to seeing our summer researchers next summer 2025 for another spectacular event!