PhD students in our department join through PhD programs in the “Harvard Integrated Life Sciences” (HILS) consortium. We’ve included the most common programs below. You can see a full list of HILS programs here.
bbsBiological and Biomedical Sciences
ChembioChemical Biology
ImmunologyImmunology                                                                         
virologyVirology
md-phdMD-PhD programs
Our PhD students are also eligible to join secondary concentrations that provide close communities with additional opportunities for scientific training, career and professional development, mentorship, and friendships. We’ve included a few popular programs below. You can see a full list here.
GPiBHarvard Graduate Program in Bacteriology
IDC\Harvard Infectious Diseases Consortium
IHUBHarvard Therapeutics Graduate Program
LederLeder Human Biology and Translational Medicine Program
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities. To learn more about application resources, fee waivers, affinity groups, and other supports for Harvard PhD students, please visit this page.