Committee on Cancer Biology
The CCB offers a graduate program leading to a PhD in Cancer Biology. Each student pursues an individualized program with a primary focus on independent research. The program curriculum provides coursework, training, mentorship, and milestones that help guide students toward finding a thesis advisor, developing a thesis project, making progress in the laboratory, presenting and publishing their research, and completing the dissertation.
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Graduate Recruitment Virtual Personal Statement Workshop for Undergrads
If you are interested in applying for graduate school and want help revising your application, this workshop is for you! Join students and faculty from the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division on October 23rd from 4:30-6:30 PM CST over Zoom. Work 1-on-1 with PhD students to craft a narrative that highlights your academic rigor and potential to thrive in graduate school. During the session, we will also have representatives from each PhD program, UChicagoGRAD, Student Wellness & Student Disability Services, the Graduate Student Union, and the Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT). We request that you submit your application draft before the workshop, but you can update your submission during the workshop. Remember that the deadline for UChicago is December 3rd! Registration Required. Questions about the event can be directed to Jocelyn Hsu or Scott Myers.