Applications for the Human Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program are processed through the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Office of Graduate Student Affairs. Create an account and apply.

December 1 is the deadline for the application as well as receipt of all application materials. These include:

• Application with personal statement
• Application fee
• Undergraduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• CV

All materials are submitted online.

Requests for information should be sent to:

Sandy Muscelli, Program Administrator ([email protected])

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
733 N Broadway,
Miller Research Building 515
Baltimore, MD 21205

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Vivien Thomas Ph.D. Scholars

The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for Ph.D. students in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, stipend and benefits while also providing targeted mentoring, networking, community and professional development opportunities. Students who have attended a historically Black college and university (HBCU) or other minority serving institution (MSI) for undergraduate study are eligible to apply. Read more about the VTSI program. 

To be considered for the VTSI, all components of the Ph.D. program application, including the VTSI supplemental components must be completed by December 1, 2024. All supplementary application material including letters of recommendation also must be received by December 1.