Although the student's experience is interdisciplinary, admission is made through an individual department and degrees are awarded by the sponsoring unit. Veterinary Pathobiology Sponsoring units submit candidates for admission into the cell and molecular biology training program. Students are selected on a competitive basis. Minority students are particularly encouraged to apply. The trainee's stipend is equivalent to top offers made to other incoming students.
Students participate in all training grant-sponsored activities throughout their studies.
The trainee has full flexibility to train in any laboratory of training faculty. Trainees present their research at the program's annual research symposium. They organize and attend a monthly seminar series in which distinguished national and international scientists are invited to the University to present their work and meet with trainees. Finally, trainees participate in an informal, monthly get-together that provides an opportunity for both social and scientific exchange.