AMERICA'S BEST GRADUATE SCHOOL STIPENDS
SALARIES FOR PhD CANDIDATES IN THE BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES*

"Every man should have a college education in order to show him how little the thing is really worth."

Mr. Hubbard would probably say the same thing about graduate school - but if you're getting a PhD in the biological and biomedical sciences,* you get paid to go to school! You also have flexible hours, student discounts, and no dress code - things I sorely miss now that I have entered the world of "business casual." But having a PhD is pretty awesome, even though I have to ration my vacation/sick days and pay full-price for movie tickets. I feel especially cool now that I can select the title of "Dr." instead of "Ms." when I shop online.

For several years, I published a graduate stipend comparison for Ph.D. programs in the biological and biomedical sciences. However, in the past year or so, various things (like dissertation, graduating, getting a job, etc.) have prevented me from making a list for the 2007-8 academic year. Due to popular demand, I have finally updated this site.

I'm also starting to compile data for the current 2008-9 academic year. Currently, Brown University leads the pack with the highest adjusted stipend! Think your school can beat Brown? Email me at wendychao (AT) post.harvard.edu. To make a comment, please click here. Thanks very much in advance!