Thank you for your interest in the IMSD at UTSA program.
The program was funded through Summer 2025.
Currently, applications are NOT being accepted.

Eight new IMSD at UTSA trainees were admitted each fall, one per participating PhD program, and one for an exceptional candidate in any of the programs. Applications for IMSD at UTSA were accepted in late fall to early spring.

Applications were reviewed and ranked by the IMSD at UTSA Student Selection Committee prior to the April 15 doctoral decision deadline. Additional selection sessions were held as needed to fill all positions.

Application Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • From a group recognized as underrepresented in the biomedical sciences
  • Committed to begin training in a participating PhD program in the upcoming Fall semester
  • Will perform doctoral thesis work in the biomedical or behavioral sciences
  • Committed to completing doctoral training at The University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Will participate in IMSD at UTSA training for three years, unless another source of funding is secured

Application Materials

The online application requested the following:

  • Permission to view your application and materials.
  • Any transcript that has been updated since you applied to The University of Texas at San Antonio.
  • Your updated CV (not resume)
  • Describe in detail your "deepest" and most encompassing research project that you had responsibility for and how it impacted you.
  • Short paragraphs covering the following:
    • What motivates you to earn a PhD
    • Why you wish to participate in IMSD at UTSA
    • What are your greatest concerns about starting your PhD
    • Summarize your long-term goals, addressing career path and postdoctoral plans
    • Other relevant information for our selection committee