MSTP Research and Training
The graduate programs at UW–Madison and UW School of Medicine and Public Health are among the finest in the nation, with this campus perennially recognized as one of the premier graduate environments in the biological sciences. UW–Madison also has nationally recognized research excellence in epidemiology, disease prevention, and health policy and management.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of the world’s leading biological research institutions.
We consistently rank among the top public institutions in the United States for total research expenditures, topping $1 billion. Our Graduate School offers more than 160 programs, with 800+ PhD degrees awarded annually.
Graduate Training Programs
The combination of a superb graduate education and one of the world’s most successful research enterprises is the signature of the Graduate School at UW–Madison. You also have the flexibility to pursue a PhD in many different degree programs; the list we provide is a representative sample. MSTP leadership has negotiated with most graduate programs to allow medical school courses to fulfill some requirements for the graduate degree, allowing more time for research.
Program Options
- Anthropology (medical)
- Audiology
- Biomedical Data Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Cancer Biology
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Investigation
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Comparative Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Sciences
- Endocrinology — Reproductive Physiology
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- History of Science, Medicine and Technology
- Integrated Program in Biochemistry
- Kinesiology
- Medical Physics
- Microbiology
- Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
- Molecular and Environmental Toxicology
- Neuroscience
- Nutritional Sciences
- Population Health Sciences
- Psychology
Interdisciplinary Training Programs and Other Funding Opportunities
National Institutes of Health and Health Resources and Services Administration training grants at UW–Madison provide funding opportunities for training graduate students in scientific health-related research fields. MSTP students can earn a PhD in their chosen field and can be part of one of these interdisciplinary training programs to prepare for a career that has significant impact on the health-related needs of the United States.
Program and Funding Options
- Biology of Aging and Age Related Diseases Training Grant
- Biotechnology Training Program
- Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program
- Computation and Informatics in Biology and Medicine
- Emotion Research Training Program
- Genomic Sciences Training Program
- Integrated Program in Endocrinology
- Microbes in Health and Disease Training Program
- Metabolism and Nutrition Training Program (MANTP)
- Molecular Biophysics Training Program
- Parasitology and Vector Biology Training Grant
- Population, Life Course and Aging
- Radiology Fellowship
- Translational Cardiovascular Science
- Vision Research Training Program
Resources for Students
Thanks to the breadth and depth of the University of Wisconsin’s offerings and our research administration infrastructure, we can provide excellent research support to MSTP students.
