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Submission deadlines and applicant review timeline

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is recognized as a center of excellence in training a diverse biomedical research workforce. We seek students who have strong background in the basic sciences and prior research experience. Ensure you are prepared and learn more about our submission items and deadlines.

Timeline	Action
Sept. 1 - Dec. 3	Application window
Dec. 3	Applications with missing application materials will not be reviewed.
Dec. 4 - January	Track admissions committees review completed applications. Selected applicants are invited to interview.
January - February	Interviews take place.
Feb. 1	Initial declinations are emailed to those no longer being considered.
March - April	Initial appointment letters are emailed to candidates selected for the program.
April - May	Final decisions are communicated.
April - June	Onboarding process begins for new cohort.
July	New cohort orientation. Required courses begin.
August	Students start first lab rotation.

Campus interviews

Interviews allow us to meet the applicants we have read so much about! These interviews also allow applicants to meet the admissions committee members, current students, and some of their potential classmates. We are happy to answer all your questions and look forward to meeting you.

Interview invitations

Completed application review by track committees will begin on Dec. 4, 2025. Each track's admissions committee reviews completed applications and selects qualified applicants for interviews.

Applicants residing in the U.S.: In-person interviews are offered to selected applicants residing in the U.S., alternative virtual interviews may be offered. If invited to an in-person interview, you will receive campus-specific information via email.

Applicants residing outside the U.S.: Virtual interview will be offered to selected applicants residing outside the U.S.

Interview invitations are emailed December through January and are conducted from January through February. These time frames are subject to change.

Before your interview

If selected applicants are unable to make it to an in-person interview, alternative options will be discussed. Financial assistance (airfare and hotel) will be provided to applicants residing within the U.S. and U.S. territories.

Interview day

Applicants invited to an in-person interview will participate in:

Welcome session
Interacting with current Ph.D. students
Six, one-on-one, 45-minute interviews
Research poster session
Evening reception with students and staff

After interview day

The track admissions committees deliberate on applicant interviews and initial appointment letters will be emailed to candidates. See applicant review timeline.

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Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is recognized as a center of excellence in training a diverse biomedical research workforce.

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