Matriculated students in the MD/PhD and PhD programs receive a full-tuition and fees scholarship, an annual stipend to support living expenses, and student health insurance coverage.
MD/PhD students are eligible for a scholarship and stipend support for a maximum of eight (8) years (16 semesters) and PhD students will receive the stipend for a maximum of five (5) years (10 semesters). Funding extensions beyond these timeframes may be granted by the program director under exceptional circumstances.
Students who extend their education beyond the approved funding period will be responsible for their own tuition, fees, living expenses, and health insurance. They may apply for financial aid through the standard financial aid process.
Students who experience the birth or adoption of a child are entitled to paid caregiver leave: six (6) weeks for primary caregivers two (2) weeks for secondary caregivers. Paid leave for other extenuating circumstances, such as bereavement, may be approved by the program director.
Time away from the program that is not approved will be considered a leave of absence. Students on a leave of absence are not eligible for stipend payments and must return any portion of the stipend received for that period. Last Updated: November 2025