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Two first-author publications per student on average by the completion of the program
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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.
”Preparing scientists to revolutionize 21st century biology through transformative and integrative approaches to research
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.
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.
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.
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24 July 2026
From Mexico to Kansas City, the undergraduate researcher in the Zeitlinger Lab shares how the Stowers Graduate School’s Summer Scholars program has invigorated her to pursue of a career in science.
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23 June 2026
The annual award honors the memory of Stowers Predoctoral Researchers Camila Behrensen and Pablo Guzmán Palma
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26 May 2026
Eight graduates were recognized during the 2026 commencement ceremony, celebrating years of discovery in the lab, perseverance in the classroom, and new contributions to foundational biology research.
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29 April 2026
From Bosnia to Paris, then Oxford to Kansas City, a Stowers Investigator shares how her nonlinear journey shapes her approach to research and mentoring
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12 March 2026
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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A mentored 6-month postbaccalaureate research program that provides early stage researchers with valuable opportunities for scientific training and professional development. The program is renewable for up to 18 months.*
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.
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.
The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all.
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.
