Overview

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology PhD students at the University of Pittsburgh complete coursework that emphasizes the fundamentals of pathogen biology, immunology, cell biology, and molecular biology, which provides the necessary educational basis to conduct independent research mentored by our faculty.

Careers

Recent graduates hold the following positions:

Post-doctoral research fellow, NIH Critical Care Medicine Department
Assistant professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services
Research assistant professor, Center for Global Health, University of New Mexico
Associate service fellow, CDC
Post-doctoral visiting fellow, Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh
Immunology sales specialist, Prolmmune, Inc.
Post-doctoral fellow, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Director, NIH Academy Office of Intramural Training and Education

Programme Structure

Recent dissertation titles:

Effects of SIV Infection on Lymphoid Chemokine CXCL13, Paneth Cell Phenotype and Intestinal Antimicrobial Peptide Expression
HIV-1 Nef-Src Family Kinase Interaction: A Novel Target for the Inhibition of HIV-1 Pathogenesis
Novel mechanisms of cytokine signaling on T-cell and MDSC function in glioma development
The Effect of Epstein-Barr Virus Latent Membrane Protein 2 Expression on the Kinetics of Early B Cell Infection and Immortalization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 79 other PhDs in Microbiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Completed application form
Personal statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55594 USD / year

≈ 55594 USD / year
Out-of-State

55594 USD / year

≈ 55594 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31510 USD / year

≈ 31510 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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