Assistantship Program in Plant and Microbial Biology - University of California, Berkeley

Program: Plant and Microbial Biology UC Berkeley’s Plant & Microbial Biology (PMB) department offers fully funded PhD support for 5 years, including tuition, fees, and an annual stipend ($49,701 for 2024–2025). Funding comes through a combination of fellowships, Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) positions, and Teaching Assistantships (TAs).   Who can apply?  Admitted PhD students in the PMB program, including both domestic and international applicants.  What is covered?  Full tuition and student fees  Annual stipend of $49,701 (pre-tax)  Out-of-state tuition (first year only; international students receive continued coverage by advisor)  Health insurance  Possible supplemental income through fellowships, TA, GSR, or Reader positions  Eligibility criteria  Must be admitted to the PMB PhD program  Must maintain satisfactory academic progress  International students cannot qualify for California residency (must be funded by advisor for full tuition after Year 1)  Some external fellowships may have specific citizenship or GPA requirements  How to apply  Apply to the PMB PhD program via UC Berkeley's graduate application portal  All admitted students are automatically considered for university fellowships  ...