The Jenkins Program in Biophysics has merged with the Program in Molecular Biophysics.
The Program in Molecular Biophysics application deadline is December 1st.
We encourage applications from students who have majored in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics, although more diverse backgrounds in related disciplines are welcomed as well.
Promising applicants will be invited to meet with faculty on both campuses, talk with students, and have a look around Baltimore.
How to Apply
- Use the Johns Hopkins University online application.
- Select Biophysics under the School of Arts and Sciences.
- Upload an official transcript and provide email addresses for three letters of recommendation.
Detailed instructions on how to apply can be found on the Graduate Admissions website.
Requirements
- Applications from US and non-US citizens are welcome
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
The GRE is not required. International applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores that are less than two years old. Details can be found here.
Timeline
- Application deadline: December 1st, 2025
- Visiting weekend invitations sent: December 2025
- Visiting weekend: February 2026
- Offers of admission made: February 2026
Financial Aid
All students in the PMB program receive 5 years of guaranteed funding support in the form of full tuition coverage, stipend or salary, and medical/dental/vision health premium coverage consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Guaranteed compensation for AY26-27 is $52,000 effective July 1, 2026.
Funding is provided by a combination of an NIH training grant, institutional funds, research grants, and teaching assistantships. All PMB students are required to serve as a Teaching Assistant for two semesters.
Students are encouraged to apply for external sources of funding such as National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships, NIH Predoctoral Fellowships, and the Association for Women in Science Predoctoral Awards. Students accepted in the Program in Molecular Biophysics have an excellent record of success in pursuing these opportunities.
Vivien Thomas PhD Scholars
The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for PhD students in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, stipend, and benefits while also providing targeted mentoring, networking, community, and professional development opportunities. Students who have attended eligible institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), community colleges, and regional institutions in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for undergraduate study, are eligible to apply. More information about the VTSI program.
To be considered for the VTSI, all components of the PhD program application, including the VTSI supplemental components, must be completed by December 1. All supplementary application material, including letters of recommendation, must also be received by December 1.
Accessibility
The Program in Molecular Biophysics welcomes students with disabilities and provides accommodations and services to students who self-identify in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition to providing accommodations and services, we also promote an inclusive and accessible environment within our programs.
While there is not a requirement to disclose a disability prior to admission, applicants with disabilities who would like more specific information or assistance with the application process can contact the director of PMB, Dr. Albert Lau. In conjunction with the Johns Hopkins Student Disabilities Services office, our program provides accommodations and services such as sign-language interpreters, assistive technology, and physical accessibility, among other accommodations and services. For students for whom travel is a hardship, we can provide online interviews, video feeds of our visiting weekend events, and virtual tours of our facilities. Potential applicants can also meet us online in the fall, where we participate in a “BioMed Virtual Graduate Fair” to enable prospective students to learn about our program.