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Designed to empower you to become a trailblazer in the world of biomedical research.
Customize your academic journey to align with your unique expertise and scientific passion.
Engage in groundbreaking research and collaborate with leading international scientists.
Make a profound impact on human health and advance the frontiers of science.
Pursue Your Research Passion
The Indiana BioMedical Gateway (IBMG) is a program designed to give you a great deal of flexibility in determining your research and career paths.
Shared first-year experience
Enter through the IBMG Program and build close relationships with your cohort, study together, and support each other through the experience.
Explore your interests before committing to a path
You’ll participate in three lab rotations and flexible course work. At the end of the first year, you’ll select a lab (and a PhD Program, one of 10 offered) and finish the remainder of your doctoral work.
Three Research Rotations
Explore labs and choose the one that will help you thrive
15+ Minors
Specialize in an additional area of expertise
10 PhD Concentrations
Choose your PhD path after explore areas of interest
No GRE
Forego the exam and focus on other items
Flexible Course Offerings
Customize your plan of study with shorter courses (five to 10 weeks) that interest you
Five Year Time to Degree
Forward your career quickly while impacting the world of research
Competitive Stipend
You receive $36,000 for the 2025-2026 year!
100% Insurance Premium Coverage
You get health, dental, life and travel insurance.
No TA Requirement
You can teach if you want to, but it is not required.
50+ Professional Development Opportunities a Year
You have so many options for advancing your career, from workshops to experiences.
100% Tuition and Mandatory Fee Waiver
You only cover optional fees like parking and gym membership.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
You have access to many services to help you live well and stay well during your time as a grad student.
$500+ M
in funding for research
29th
ranked medical school in NIH funding
500,000+
square feet of dedicated research space
500+
trainees including graduate students and postdocs
600+
faculty mentoring graduate students and postdocs
50+
centers and cores for collaborating and advancing research
Indiana is a Global Leader in Life Sciences
Indiana ranks #1 in pharmaceutical exports ($15 billion) and Indiana’s life sciences exports exceed $22 billion — the second highest in the U.S. according to BioCrossroads.