News
12 March 2026
An education in evolution
For Stowers Graduate School alum Steffi Williams, Ph.D., teaching will always be a central part of her scientific future thanks to early opportunities to lead in the classroom.
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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
Student Accomplishments
Publications
Two first-author publications per student on average by the completion of the program
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
Siddharth Shivanandan
Student
The independence I have as a graduate student with ample resources to answer any question is what sets Stowers apart. I always know that I am supported, while being uniquely poised to ask a question and chase after it, here at the Stowers Institute.
”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 students 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 students unprecedented access to scientific leaders as they pursue their degrees. Learn about our incredible faculty.
News from the Graduate School
News
20 February 2026
Following curiosity without limits: Stowers Graduate School alumni spotlight
2025 alumnus Augusto Ortega Granillo, Ph.D., reflects on scientific freedom, a diverse research community, and his path from the Stowers Institute to the Max Planck Institute.
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News
18 February 2026
Freedom to ask the bold questions: Stowers Graduate School alumni spotlight
2025 alumnus Kaelan Brennan, Ph.D., reflects on the mentorship and scientific independence that guided his journey from the Stowers Institute to Stanford University.
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News
03 February 2026
Student Spotlight: A Q&A with Ritvee Talele, a Ph.D. Student in the Sankari Lab
"The Institute provides the resources needed to pursue impactful science. The funding structure allows us to fully focus on the research."
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Press Releases
26 January 2026
New research reveals how the brain turns experience into memory — with help from a tiny protein
Stowers scientists expand their pivotal discovery on the form and function of amyloids
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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.
