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Quick Facts & Stats

Vanderbilt’s Biomedical Research community blends scientific excellence with a friendly, engaging, and supportive environment. Here, discovery and collaboration are not at odds with each other, but rather embody our unparalleled approach to innovation. Combined with a broad curriculum in vibrant Nashville, TN, our research community is uniquely situated to provide graduate students with an education and training that will propel them as scientific leaders!

Renowned Research

  • #5

    2024 NIH Funding, VU School of Medicine

  • $586 Million

    in NIH Grants

  • Tier 1

    Medical School for Research according to US World and News Report

  • 137

    AAAS Fellows

Supportive Environment

  • $40,000

    Stipend, plus tuition, health and dental insurance, yearly eye exam, and student fees

  • 22

    Predoctoral NIH Training Grants

Flexible Program

  • 11

    Affiliated Departments and Programs

  • 4

    5 week long rotations

  • 5.7

    Time to Degree (years)

Vibrant Nashville, TN

  • 4

    Pro Sports Leagues (NFL, NHL, MLS, MLB)

  • SEC

    NCAA Sports Conference

  • 56

    State Parks

  • #4

    Best Big Cities in the US by Condé Nast, 2022 Readers Choice Awards