Prospective Students

How to Apply

Please visit the Biosciences PhD Admissions website for detailed information on the admissions process and requirements.  We only accept applications once per year for the Autumn quarter entry only. The application deadline for Autumn 2023-24 is December 5, 2023, at 11:59:59 pm (PST). Late applications will not be accepted.

The admissions committee will promptly begin to review applicant files the day following the application deadline.  It is important that all of your application materials, including letters of recommendation, are submitted by the deadline. We cannot guarantee the review of any materials received after the deadline.

To check your application status, click here to Visit Your Status Page.

Any questions or concerns about the application process should be addressed to: biosciences@stanford.edu  

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The Developmental Biology department recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision.

The Developmental Biology department welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. The review process is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, prior research experience, and admissions essays to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field and how they might enrich the learning community at Stanford.

Important Dates

December 5, 2023: Application Deadline (Late applications will not be accepted)
Early to Mid-January 2024: Invitations to Interview Session Sent
March 6-10, 2024: Interview Session
April 15, 2024: Deadline to Accept Offer of Admission

Contact Information

Stanford Biosciences PhD Admissions
Email: biosciences@stanford.edu
Website: https://biosciences.stanford.edu/