The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is recruiting doctoral students for Fall 2025! All PhD students are guaranteed a full five years of funding, including salary, tuition, and healthcare. Our department spans a wide range of cutting-edge topics and techniques in biological research, with four major research areas: genomics, microbiology, ecology and evolution, and cellular, molecular and developmental biology. Our PhD program focuses on training students to apply sophisticated quantitative techniques to solve research problems in these areas, giving our graduates a competitive advantage for careers in industry, government, or academia. Applicants can either apply to single labs (direct entry), or apply to enter the rotation program, whic