The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGP) in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences is a leading integrative biomedical graduate program, designed to foster creative and analytical thinkers, geared to tackle the quickly evolving world of research and technology. As a union between 11 participating programs, the IGP provides a strong foundation for biomedical dissertation work.
Located in beautiful Nashville TN, Vanderbilt University is a premier research facility that ranks among the top institutions in the country with a unique infrastructure that encourages collaboration.
We encourage you to explore our website, and feel free to reach out and contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to getting to know you!
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Message from the Director
Welcome to the home page for the Vanderbilt Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences. The IGP offers opportunities for rigorous, high-level training in multiple areas across the general field of biomedicine and builds on Vanderbilt’s collaborative spirit. With world-class faculty and facilities, you will have the ability to do cutting-edge impactful research and also gain insight into the myriad career paths open to Ph.D. graduates.
Enjoy exploring these pages and discover what Vanderbilt IGP has to offer!
-Dr. Madhvi Venkatesh
Drop-In Hours
Not sure if your application is complete? Have questions about uploading documents? As the application deadline draws near, I will be holding drop-in hours for last minute questions. No agenda, no topic, just a space for you to hop onto Zoom and get an answer to a question you may have about your application.
- Monday November 24 from 3-5 pm Central Time
- Wednesday November 26 from 10 am -12N Central Time
- Monday December 1 from 10 am -1 pm Central Time
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Preparing for your Graduate School Interview
What should you expect if you are invited to interview for a graduate school program? In this session I will go over different interview formats, and how to make the most of your interview experience.
- Tuesday December 9 from 4-5 pm Central Time
- Monday December 15 from 12N-1 pm Central Time
- Thursday January 8 from 4-5 pm Central Time
- Monday January 12 from 4-5 pm Central Time
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You can also contact us with any questions you may have.
At Vanderbilt, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow is at the core of who we are. We are committed to creating a community with the connections, varied viewpoints, and shared purpose that are necessary to tackle the complexities of an ever-changing world.