Fellows must satisfy the degree requirements for their major Ph.D. program and complete the course requirements of the Dual Title PhD in Microbiome Sciences. It is expected that fellows will enroll in the Dual Title Degree and that their major Ph.D. program will work towards joining the Dual Title Degree program if they are not already a part of 0it.
Required Courses
- MICRB 416: Microbial Biotechnology (3 credits)
- Responsible conduct of research course (2 credits: MCIBS 591 or a major program RCR course)
- A genomics or microbiome analysis focused course (2-3 credits: BMMB 852, BIOL 439, or PPEM 440)
- MBIOM 550: Current Issues in Microbiome Sciences (2 x 1 credit)
- New course: Microbiome Sciences from Origins to Biotechnological Applications (in
Required Activities
Fellows must participate in the Summer Jumpstart Program, a 3-week onboarding experience to equalize technical skills, build cohort connections, and introduce Fellows to faculty labs across campuses.
Fellows and mentors will participate in a monthly Journal Club led by faculty mentors.
Additional required activities include an Annual Faculty-Fellow Retreat, Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Training, and engagement with industry professionals through “Beyond the Lab” professional development sessions, quarterly mentorship meetings, and summer internships.