Press Releases
16 July 2025
Stowers Institute appoints Kristin Bechard as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Seasoned financial executive joins leadership team to help advance long-term vision.
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Pursuing innovative, creative research in biology
Unprecedented access to leading scientists, state-of-the-art equipment, technical experts, and organizational support
Welcome to The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Predoctoral Researcher Accomplishments
Publications
Two first-author publications per predoctoral researcher on average by the completion of the program
Fellowships
One out of two fellowships that a predoctoral researcher applies for is awarded
Hear from our students
What makes our Ph.D. program unique
Click here to learn more from our Alumni about why they chose Stowers
Why get your degree at Stowers?
Meet a PH.D. Candidate
Kaelan Brennan
Predoctoral researcher
At another program, as you formulate your research, you might have to ask yourself ‘Do we have the expertise to conduct this experiment? Do we have the funding?’ At Stowers, you don’t have to ask those questions. You just come up with an idea and execute, with the support of amazing people and facilities. There’s nowhere else like it that I know of.
”About the Ph.D. Program
Preparing scientists to revolutionize 21st century biology through transformative and integrative approaches to research
Combine critical thinking with in-depth training in the latest methodologies
Our accredited Ph.D. program is designed to provide exceptionally talented predoctoral researchers with the mentorship and hands-on experience required to prepare them for a career as independent scientists.
Refine your ability to carry out independent research in biology
At the Stowers Graduate School, we value critical thinking and the development of experimental prowess. Learn what else makes an ideal candidate for our accredited Ph.D. program.
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in their fields
The Graduate School is located within the Stowers Institute, giving predoctoral researchers unprecedented access to scientific leaders as they pursue their degrees. Learn about our incredible faculty.
News from the Graduate School
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17 June 2025
2025 Faculty EDGE Workshop gives postdocs confidence for the job market
The Faculty EDGE series is one of many opportunities for postdoctoral researchers at the Stowers Institute to help prepare them for the next steps in their careers.
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16 June 2025
Three new Computational Biology Scholars join the Stowers Institute and Graduate School
Scholars perform cutting-edge, collaborative, and multidisciplinary computational science aimed at solving fundamental biological questions.
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04 June 2025
Welcoming the 2025 class of Stowers Summer Scholars
Eighteen talented students, selected from universities around the world, are spending the summer immersed in groundbreaking research at the Stowers Institute.
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27 May 2025
Former Stowers Summer Scholar leads breakthrough in genome editing
Isaac Witte, now a Ph.D. student at Harvard University, publishes study on new programmable method for gene integration in human cells.
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Postbac & Undergrad Programs
Our paid 8-week summer internship for undergrads
The Summer Scholars Program is an 8-week internship conducting research at our Kansas City campus, under the guidance and supervision of the laboratory head or a senior member of the lab.
Our paid year-long program for early-career computational biologists and bioinformaticians
The Stowers Computational Biology Scholars Program provides a valuable, career-enhancing research and mentoring opportunity for early-career computational biologists and bioinformaticians. Computational Biology Scholars will be immersed in an innovative research environment within the context of a mentored and fully funded training program.
Already Have Your Ph.D.?
Learn about the Stowers Institute’s structured postdoc program
Enjoy unrestricted access to technology and technology experts, experience intense collaboration with faculty, and receive individualized mentorship in a collegial community focused on your success.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all.
Life at Stowers
Choosing a graduate school is a big decision. See what life is like at Stowers, beyond your scientific pursuits.
Incredible facilities foster incredible discoveries
In the heart of Kansas City, you’ll find a ten-acre oasis of stately buildings and gorgeously manicured grounds — the home of our labs as well as our accredited graduate school. And while impressive from the outside, it’s what’s inside that really wows.
Kansas City: born from a spirit of exploration and discovery
Incredible science comes from stimulated minds, and Kansas City is an ideal place to experience a wide range of culture, arts, food and more.
