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Apply to BDS PhD

The first step in becoming a T32 Trainee is to apply to the Bioinformatics Data Science PhD program. The Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) considers applications for the BDS PhD on a rolling basis. Learn more about applying to CBCB programs.

Become a T32 Trainee

To be eligible for the T32, the student must be in their second or third year of study and enrolled in the Bioinformatics Data Science PhD program.  Additionally, the student must also be a US citizen, noncitizen national, or permanent resident at the time of appointment.

Trainee Nominations

CBCB accepts nominations annually near the beginning of the summer. Students must be nominated by their faculty/research advisor. Faculty advisors can nominate a student using the T32 Nomination Form. 

Become a CBB Mentor

Faculty advisors will need to become a CBB T32 Mentor for their student to be awarded as a T32 Trainee. Faculty are invited to apply as a CBB T32 Mentor by submitting an NIH Biosketch and Other Support form to Shawn Polson (polson@udel.edu).  

Faculty must also be affiliated with the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB), Data Science Institute (DSI), or both. Individuals who wish to be considered for Affiliated Faculty or Adjunct Faculty membership are encouraged to email bioinformatics@udel.edu for CBCB affiliation and DSI-Info@udel.edu for DSI affiliation.

Once approved, mentors are required to complete Mentoring Training. In-person mentor training at UD will be held periodically and announced through the appropriate channels.  Alternatively, Mentors may choose to complete training online through the University of Minnesota’s Mentoring Training (look for “Optimizing the Practice of Mentoring 101”). Mentors can set up a user account by using the Mentoring Module Registration Guide.