{"id":26,"date":"2018-08-07T14:52:19","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T14:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:12:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:12:05","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/prospective-students\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>About application requirements, procedures and deadlines&#8230;<\/h4>\n<div class='panel-group VUaccordion' id='accordion' role='tablist' aria-multiselectable='true'>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item1\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How do I apply?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>You may apply for the program and find more information about the admission timeline at this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/prospective-students\/graduate-school-admission\/\">link<\/a>\u00a0. The application cycle will begin on August 1 for admission into the class beginning the next fall semester.\u00a0 Admission to the IGP is granted for the fall semester only. No students will be admitted to start in the spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item2\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>When is the application deadline?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>The application deadline is\u00a0December 1. You may apply for the program and find more information about the admission timeline by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/prospective-students\/graduate-school-admission\/\">here<\/a>. Applications are reviewed over several weeks after the application deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item3\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Do you accept students for Spring entrance into the program?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No. The IGP only accepts students for Fall Admission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item4\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Is the GRE exam required?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No. Neither the\u00a0general GRE exam, which includes the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytic sections, nor the subject tests are required for admission. If you have taken the GRE and would like to include it in your application, you may do so and the admissions committee will consider it in their holistic review.\u00a0The GRE Institution Code is 1871. The GRE Department Code for this program is 0202 (No department code is necessary, but you may use 0202 if you are required to enter one).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading5\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item5\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Are there minimum score requirements for your program?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No. There are no minimum GPA requirements. When reviewing applications, we consider the entire application package, including previous research experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading6\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item6\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>What is the application fee?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading6\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Our application fee is $95. We have a robust waiver process as a part of this in order to ensure that we continue to recruit those students coming from groups that could be disadvantaged by the fee.<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with the interests of the US congress and its commitment to training well qualified students for careers in the biomedical sciences, <strong><u>fee waivers are available for any applicant who has performed biological or biomedically-oriented research which has been supported by the NIH, the NSF, or any other agency or private foundation within the US<\/u><\/strong>.<br \/>\nPlease see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/prospective-students\/online-application\/\">application page<\/a>\u00a0for more information on fee waivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading7\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item7\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Where do I send additional application materials?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading7\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>All materials are submitted electronically. <u><strong>We do NOT need copies of your official transcripts at the time of your application. <\/strong><\/u>You can upload an unofficial transcript at the time of application.\u00a0 Should you choose to enroll at Vanderbilt, an official transcript for each school listed on your application will be required before matriculation. This is also true for GRE scores, should you elect to include them, and language test scores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading8\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item8\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How do I check my application status?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading8\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Your application status will not change online. You will be notified if you have been invited to interview for our program. Otherwise, we will contact you regarding your application status when all interview invitations have been extended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading9\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item9\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Are admissions on a rolling basis? Should I submit my application early?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Applications are reviewed over several weeks starting after December 1. There is no advantage to submitting your application early, but you do want to make sure you application is submitted and <strong>complete<\/strong> by December 1. Only complete applications will be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants will be invited to interview in January through the end of February.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading10\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item10\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item10\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Do I need to find a faculty member to work with before applying?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading10\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No, you do not need a faculty sponsor to apply to our program. All students rotate through 4 labs before joining what will be their research thesis lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading11\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item11\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item11\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>I have added my letter of recommendation writers to my application however I did not waive my right to review the letters. How can I change that?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading11\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Unfortunately, this cannot be changed for your submitted names, even administratively. The only way to change this is to delete your recommender(s) and add them back in. You can do this before or after you submit your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading12\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item12\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item12\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>I am not a US citizen but have performed research funded by a US entity. Do I qualify for the research funding-based fee waiver?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading12\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes! This waiver does not depend on citizenship status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading13\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item13\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item13\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>I qualify for the research fee waiver. How do I receive it?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading13\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Wonderful! Yes, we imagine that a majority of our applicants will qualify for the waiver. All you have to do is to check \u201cyes\u201d on the question regarding funded research on the \u201cExperiences&#8221; page and you will not be asked to pay a fee. There is no code and no documentation needed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading14\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item14\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item14\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Do I need to submit official transcripts?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading14\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No, We accept unofficial transcripts in evaluating your application. If you are offered admission and you accept the offer, you will then submit official transcripts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading15\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item15\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item15\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Is the GRE exam required?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading15\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>NO! Neither the general GRE exam, which includes the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytic sections, nor the subject tests are required for admission. If you have taken the GRE and would like to include it in your application, you may do so and the admissions committee will consider it in their holistic review. The GRE Institution Code is 1871. The GRE Department Code for this program is 0202 (No department code is necessary, but you may use 0202 if you are required to enter one).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading16\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item16\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item16\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Are there minimum score requirements for your program?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading16\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>There are no minimum GPA requirements. There are minimum scores for English proficiency exams that you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.vanderbilt.edu\/application-requirements\/\">here<\/a>. When reviewing applications, we consider the entire application package, including previous research experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading17\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item17\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item17\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Can I qualify for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading17\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores are required for international applicants; however, this requirement can be waived if you have received a degree where the primary language of the country is English-speaking. Find out more about language test requirements <a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.vanderbilt.edu\/application-requirements\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You would also qualify for a waiver if you attended a University where English was the language of instruction. It may take up to 72 hours for the waiver to be processed after completing your application. Feel free to e-mail <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.richards@vanderbilt.edu\">stephanie.richards@vanderbilt.edu<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading18\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item18\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item18\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Is there a place to upload a CV or resume?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading18\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yes! A CV or resume is not required for the application. However, if you would like to upload one, you will see a place to upload it under &#8220;Experiences&#8221;. We would be happy to review this with your application, but it is not required or expected.\u00a0Please still complete the &#8220;Experiences&#8221; page of the application, even if you upload a CV or resume.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading19\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item19\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item19\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>I checked \u201csocioeconomically disadvantaged\u201d in my application. What documentation is required?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading19\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>We accept any document that shows you have received a Pell grant, and any communication from the financial aid office at your institution that indicates your status is accepted. Do not share financial statements or tax statements. You do NOT have to write a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading20\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item20\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item20\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How long should my statement of purpose be?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading20\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>We ask that your statement be 1-2 pages in length. There is no specific word count, or font size. Remember to be mindful that reviewers will be reading your application on a screen, so do not make the font too small.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading21\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item21\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item21\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Can I submit my application without my letters all in yet?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading21\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes, you can submit your application before your letters arrive and they will be matched with your application. <strong>We will only review a completed application (3 letters submitted)<\/strong> so be sure to keep tabs on whether your letters have been submitted, and be in contact with your recommenders. We do require your application to be complete by the deadline, so please continue to monitor this progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading22\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item22\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item22\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Who should I email with more questions?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading22\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:Stephanie.Richards@vanderbilt.edu\">Stephanie.Richards@vanderbilt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>About interviews and admissions offers&#8230;<\/h4>\n<div class='panel-group VUaccordion' id='accordion' role='tablist' aria-multiselectable='true'>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading23\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item23\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item23\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>When will applicants be notified about interview offers?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading23\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Interview offers are sent\u00a0on a rolling basis. Our admissions committee meets every Monday morning from around the beginning of December until the first week in April, except over Christmas\/New Years. Because we meet so often, we review applications in smaller batches instead of all at once. Thus, if you do not hear from us early in the application cycle, this does not mean you should worry about the status of your application as we review applications until early spring.\u00a0If an applicant has not received an invitation by March 15th, they are not being considered for an interview with the IGP program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading24\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item24\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item24\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How do you contact applicants you are inviting to interview?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading24\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Typically we will send an email and ask you to schedule your interview date via a RedCap survey.\u00a0 If you do not quickly respond to this email, we will send a follow up message..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading25\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item25\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item25\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Will interviews be virtual or in person?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading25\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>We will be conducting our interviews in person for Fall 2026. If invited to interview, you will be given instructions on how to make your travel plans and how to be reimbursed for your costs. Once here, the hotel and meals on the interview day are paid for by Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading26\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item26\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item26\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Does it matter which date I interview?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading26\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No.\u00a0The determination of the date for the interview is mostly related to when your application was reviewed, your availability, and which dates we are currently scheduling. This is not related to the application strength. You should not read anything into the specifics of when you receive an offer to interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading27\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item27\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item27\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Do you tell interviewees what to expect from the interview, and who they will meet?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading27\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Absolutely! You will meet with several faculty during your interview, as well as have an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of current graduate students, and tour some of our core facilities. You will be sent a list of the faculty you will meet and the schedule prior to your interview day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading28\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item28\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item28\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How soon will I hear the outcome after an interview?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading28\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>The IGP admissions committee meets every week. The admissions committee could provide a decision within two weeks following your interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading29\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item29\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item29\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>If I am accepted, how soon should I reply with my decision?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item29\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading29\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>You have until April 15th to make a final decision.\u00a0 However, once you have made a final decision (either way) we would be grateful if you share those plans with us. It helps us as we consider other candidates in our rolling admissions process.\u00a0 If you have anything else you would like to know during your decision making process, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>About the program and degree&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p><div class='panel-group VUaccordion' id='accordion' role='tablist' aria-multiselectable='true'><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading30\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item30\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item30\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Does the IGP offer a Master\u2019s degree?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading30\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No, the IGP is a Ph.D.-track program that feeds into the eleven basic science departments and programs in the School of Medicine as well as the Dept of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts &amp; Science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading31\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item31\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item31\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Do you have information on the research interests of your faculty?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading31\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes, you can find our faculty in individual <a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/research-faculty\/igp-departments-programs\/\">Department and Programs<\/a>, or searchable list of some faculty by interest area in <a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/bret\/faculty\/\">this is current Training Faculty<\/a> list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading32\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item32\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item32\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Does the Vanderbilt IGP program provide any Career Development services?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item32\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading32\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes! \u00a0We prepare students for any career trajectory they are interested in. Please check out the website of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/\">Office of Career Development<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading33\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item33\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item33\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>What is Vanderbilt University policy on service animals in research labs?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item33\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading33\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Animals not associated with research being performed are not permitted in laboratories that have a biosafety level designation. Limited exceptions for a service dog may be granted to those who work in laboratories designated as Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1), which have the least risk. To justify an exception, the university must conduct a needs and risk assessment to determine feasibility and safety for the animal, the research, and the people in the lab. For questions regarding service animals, employees should contact the office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) at 615-343-9336, and students should contact Student Access at 615-343-9727.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>About the numbers&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p><div class='panel-group VUaccordion' id='accordion' role='tablist' aria-multiselectable='true'><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading34\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item34\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item34\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How many spots are open in umbrella programs at Vanderbilt this year?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item34\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading34\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>We always shoot for a range, and this year the range is 50 for the combined IGP and QCB programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading35\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item35\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item35\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How many applicants do you have each year?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item35\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading35\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>The number has been increasing for some time, but currently we have over 1,400 submitted applications between the IGP and QCB programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading36\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item36\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item36\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How many international applicants do you accept?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item36\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading36\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>The number international students varies year to year, but currently 11% of our IGP and QCB students are international.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading37\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item37\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item37\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>What are the outcomes for IGP graduates?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item37\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading37\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>I&#8217;m glad you asked! Check out this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/bret\/igp-qcb-admissions-and-outcomes-data\/\">website<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>About funding&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p><div class='panel-group VUaccordion' id='accordion' role='tablist' aria-multiselectable='true'><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading38\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item38\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item38\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Do students in the IGP receive any funding?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item38\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading38\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes, the IGP program offers full financial support and covers all tuition, fees, and student health insurance. In addition, students receive a stipend. \u00a0Compensation for 2025-26 is $39,000 plus a relocation bonus of $2,000 to be used for upfront costs associated with relocating to Nashville. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading39\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item39\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item39\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>How does the stipend compare to stipends at similar institutions?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item39\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading39\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Compensation for 2025-26 is $39,000 plus a relocation bonus of $2,000 to be used for costs associated with relocating to Nashville. A cost comparison for other cities is shown below.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 215px\" border=\"2\" width=\"524\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" width=\"30%\"><strong>City<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" width=\"70%\"><b>Amount needed to match $39,000 in Nashville<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Atlanta, GA<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$42,235<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Baltimore, MD<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$46,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Chapel Hill, NC<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$39,295<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" width=\"30%\">New Haven, CT<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" width=\"70%\">$43,151<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Philadelphia, PA<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$44,457<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Madison, WI<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$40,226<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Ann Arbor, MI<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$41,231<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Charlottesville, VA<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">$41,289<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading40\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item40\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item40\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Is there guaranteed or subsidized housing for graduate students?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item40\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading40\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No, we do not have guaranteed or subsidized housing. There are many housing options in Nashville, and many of our students live nearby within walking or biking distance, or use the bus. Others live further out and commute in. There is more information on the Living in Nashville page. Ask about housing when you meet with our current students! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>About international applicants&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p>Please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/prospective-students\/international-candidates\/\">this page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h4>Do you have other questions?<\/h4>\n<p><div class='panel-group VUaccordion' id='accordion' role='tablist' aria-multiselectable='true'><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading41\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" href=\"#item41\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"item41\"><i class='pull-right fa fa-chevron-circle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i>Who do I contact with additional questions?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"item41\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading41\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>If you have additional questions about the IGP, you may contact:<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Director of Recruiting &#8211; Stephanie Richards, Ph.D.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:stephanie.richards@Vanderbilt.Edu\">stephanie.richards@Vanderbilt.Edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About application requirements, procedures and deadlines&#8230; About interviews and admissions offers&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":20,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4387,"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/4387"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/igp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}