EpiPhD21

I am not familiar with those schools (although I’m partial to Tulane because I went to school next door) but I’d look at current students’ CVs and see if the experiences, pubs (and their impact factors), and external funding match what you envision for your own CV. I’d also look to see what graduates do in the 1-2 years thereafter. If you’re seeing more on the tenure track than are postdocs, that’s a strong indicator of connections and preparedness than anything else. If you’re seeing more folks in industry, I’d assess whether you’d be interested in similar roles and if they’re in more senior/leadership positions or if they’re entry level. The former is a great sign and says to me that graduates are prepared for and trusted with high level work. 
 
This is how I’d approach things if all things were equal. 

I second this! It’s so hard to decide. I’ve made pros/cons lists numerous times and I’m still indecisive but I really want to decide soon so that other applicants can have my spot for the programs I don’t choose. For me, I’m considering research fit and mentorship, while also keeping location and cost of living in mind. I’m down to Hopkins, UNC, and Emory (all EPI PhD).

Based on my conversations with various programs, the NIH predoctoral rate is right below $26k. I’ve talked to numerous students at UNC and everyone said that even though funding isn’t guaranteed, it’s highly likely that you’ll receive funding from somewhere. One student said their stipend for this year is the same as the NIH rate so hopefully that helps!

Based on my conversations with various programs, the NIH predoctoral rate is right below $26k. I’ve talked to numerous students at UNC and everyone said that even though funding isn’t guaranteed, it’s highly likely that you’ll receive funding from somewhere. One student said their stipend for this year is the same as the NIH rate so hopefully that helps!

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congrats to both of you!! ??? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose? 

Congratulations, me too!!!! My mouth dropped when I got the email! Which track did you choose?