About this opportunity

Initially funded by the NIH/NIGMS, the Weill Cornell Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) aims to train PhD students to conduct exceptional research and continue as leaders in biomedical research careers. The program supports the participation of PhD students whose varied experiences are vital for scientific innovation. The program welcomes those who are the first in their family to attend college, have faced socioeconomic disadvantage, come from under-resourced educational backgrounds, live with disabilities, or bring lived or chosen experiences that reflect a strong commitment to marginalized and underserved communities. We also value the resilience of individuals who have overcome significant challenges in pursuit of graduate education. All candidates who identify with t