Sources of funding are teaching and research assistantships, an NIH training grant, and individual faculty research grants. A modest allowance is available for research-related travel. Private housing is available in surrounding communities. An automobile is advisable for students living off campus. The program currently has 28 Ph.D. candidates, with plans to increase enrollment to 40 in fall 1999.
Most new graduates gain postdoctoral research appointments at other academic institutions.
Others take positions in teaching or industry. Location Stony Brook and Cold Spring Harbor are located on the scenic north shore of Long Island. A short distance southeast, at the island's geographic center, is Brookhaven National Laboratory. Recreational and cultural opportunities can be found at all three locations. Surrounding villages provide a variety of additional resources.