Stowers’ fully funded Ph.D. program is designed to nurture the next generation of independent scientists by offering exceptional mentoring and hands-on research experience. Ph.D. students are essential members of the Institute’s vibrant scientific community, working in state-of-the-art facilities alongside scientists who are leaders in their fields.The program starts with foundational module courses that build expertise in core disciplines and introduce the Institute’s cutting-edge technologies. Following these courses, students engage in lab and project rotations, gaining diverse, high-quality research experiences that are essential for selecting a thesis lab. Research areas include Developmental and Cell Biology, Regeneration, Genetics and Genomics, Neuroscience, Systems Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology, and Plant Biology.