Programs for Graduate Students

Graduate student training at the Eppley Institute has a long and successful history in advancing the careers of cancer researchers. We look forward to training future Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students through our Cancer Research Graduate Program and Breast Cancer Training Program.

The multidisciplinary nature of CRGP allows students access to a broad range of scientific fields and expertise, all with a focus on cancer research. Please contact us if we can assist you.

• Flexible, interdisciplinary program that includes many different research approaches in breast cancer and other cancer research.
• No formal teaching. Students spend all of their time on their education and training.
• Excellent (1:1) student/faculty ratio.
• Value-added workshops and courses, including the annual Short Course in Cancer Biology for Graduate Students and grant-writing sessions.
• Long and successful track record in training students for careers in cancer research and related field.
• Supported by training grants from the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Program.
• Competitive stipend plus payment of tuition, fees, and health insurance.
• Travel awards to present research at local and national scientific conferences.