Support through the LLU-BBR-T32 training program and participation in its various activities is open to all eligible PhD students. Students must be already accepted into the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Studies PhD program or be in the application process at the time they apply to the LLU-BBR-T32. Applicants should be citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.  The LLU-BBR-T32 program does not support students pursuing MD or MD/PhD dual degrees. 

The requirements to be considered for acceptance into the LLU-BBR-T32 are listed below:

  • Completed application submitted to the LLU-BBR-T32 program
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Officially accepted into LLU School of Medicine’s IBGS PhD program 
  • Minimum of two supportive letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of community service 
  • U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or permanent residents