Research Training
Johns Hopkins University GPP
This program is available to:
An opportunity to do research at NIH as a Johns Hopkins University graduate student.
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About this program
As a Johns Hopkins University-NIH graduate student, you will get the best of both worlds - the world class academic environment of Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the breadth and depth of research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Students in the NIH-JHU Graduate Partnerships Program earn their PhD through the JHU Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology & Biophysics (CMDB) program.
Eligibility criteria
Prospective students must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents and must hold a bachelor’s degree by the matriculation date.
Stipend and other compensation
All JHU NIH graduate students are supported through NIH Intramural Research Training Awards and by Johns Hopkins University. They receive support for stipend, tuition, and medical insurance throughout their years of training. View the NIH stipend tables here.
How to apply
Read all instructions carefully and make sure to submit by the application deadline.
Opening and closing dates
The application is now open.
Application deadline for applicant: Friday, December 5, 2025 at noon ET.
Letter of recommendation deadline for references: Monday, December 8, 2025 at noon ET.
Apply for the NIH-JHU GPP
Students wishing to be considered for admission into this partnership should visit the NIH Application Center.
Contacts
NIH Partnership Directors
- Dr. Katie Kindt ([email protected])
- Dr. Alex Kelly ([email protected])
University Partnership Directors
- Dr. Jocelyne DiRuggiero ([email protected])
- Dr. Robert Johnston ([email protected])
- Ms. Kat Mincey ([email protected])
Contact us
Reach out to OITE at [email protected] with questions about the application system. For partnership questions, contact the partnership directors.
