Giving to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
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Support Scientists Who Will Change the World

Imagine the impact you can have by supporting someone who is getting ready to devote their career to advancing science. Every idea, every discovery, every new treatment that comes next can begin today.

Help us offer the mentorship, professional guidance, and wellness resources that graduate students and postdoctoral scientists need to increase their skills, follow their passions, and take their first steps toward tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs.

Your gift can:

  • Fund critical career and professional development services and opportunities
  • Provide financial support for those in need
  • Offer trainees resources to cope with personal, family, and academic/workplace issues

 Together, we can enable new scientists to thrive today so that they can excel tomorrow, for the benefit of us all.

Giving Opportunities
Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Gift Fund for all Graduate Programs in PIBS
Your gift for graduate education in biomedical sciences is an investment in exceptional students from diverse backgrounds and experiences who develop their talent and skills through rigorous Ph.D. training and committed mentoring by our faculty.
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Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.

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Managing Director, Regional Development