Description
Hello from Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida!
As Florida's premier NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we proudly collaborate with the University of South Florida to offer world-class doctoral programs in Cancer Research. We invite you to share the enclosed flyer with exceptional students and colleagues who are passionate about advancing cancer research.
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2026 in the following specialized Ph.D. programs:
- Cancer Biology
- Cancer Chemical Biology
- Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Integrated Mathematical Oncology
Our commitment to student success includes comprehensive financial support:
- Complete health insurance coverage
- Full tuition and fee coverage
- Competitive stipends with built-in progression:
- First-year students: $33,000 annual stipend + $4,000 relocation bonus
- Second-year students: $37,000 annual stipend
- Third-year students and beyond: $39,000 annual stipend (post-Qualifying Exams)
- Stipend levels are reviewed regularly with market-competitive adjustments
- Opportunities for additional bonus for students securing external fellowships
Our programs combine cutting-edge research with personalized mentorship in small cohorts, providing an unparalleled training environment at a leading cancer research institution.
For detailed program information and admission requirements, please visit: Moffitt.org/CancerPhD
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Thank you for helping us identify the next generation of cancer research leaders.
Requirements
Applicants to the Cancer PhD Program must have at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with an extensive background in the field of biology or chemistry.
Undergraduate research experience will greatly improve the chances of admission.
Students who seek admission to the Program are required to meet the minimal system-wide (State University System of Florida) and university-wide (University of South Florida) requirements. For full consideration, applicants should have earned a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (out of a possible 4.0). Transcripts certifying degrees (along with coursework) must also be submitted.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language and who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. from a regionally accredited institution must also demonstrate proficiency in the English language. See list of English-speaking countries.
Minimum test scores required to determine proficiency are:
IELTS - 6.5
PTE-A - 53
TOEFL (iBT – 79; PBT – 550)
GRE Verbal – 153
Admission is competitive and we expect that the successful applicant will exceed these minimal criteria.
