Welcome to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The Office focuses on enhancing the training environment for about 320 graduate students and 100 postdocs within the Division of Biology and Medicine. The Division is committed not only to growth in the overall numbers of our trainees, but also to increasing the diversity of this group and enriching trainees' preparation as scholars within the university setting and in their future career paths.
Our Office oversees admissions, recruitment, tracking, professional development, and support for students in all of our graduate programs. We handle appointments, support, and professional development for postdoctoral researchers. We also facilitate fellowship and training grant applications in order to increase funding for graduate students and postdocs. In addition to Elizabeth O. Harrington, PhD, Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the Office is staffed by:
Tracey E. Cronin, Graduate Program Manager, (401) 863-3281
Susan Rottenberg, Postdoctoral Program and Data Manager, (401) 863-1614
Laren Friedman, Training Grant Coordinator, (401) 863-1614
Cheryl L. Whiteside, Financial Manager for Graduate Funding, (401) 863-1981
Weekly Update
Our office publishes a weekly electronic newsletter, the Weekly Update, targeting the Brown University BioMed graduate and postdoc community. The Weekly Update highlights:
- campus professional development events
- notices (conference dates, subscribed newsletters, unique off campus opportunites)
- funding opportunities for graduate students and postdocs
- postdoc job opportunities
If you want training that will launch your career, then you are looking for cutting-edge research, superb faculty, facilities, and mentoring, diversity, and a supportive environment. The Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown has a rich tradition of excellence as well as the breadth and depth of research opportunities to prepare you for a variety of career paths and leadership roles."
