Program Description

The MIT/WHOI Joint Program provides a high quality doctoral education leading to an internationally-recognized Ph.D. degree awarded by both institutions.

Applying

Admission to the Joint Program is highly competitive; in recent years, about 15-20% of applicants have been offered admission to the program.

• Undergraduate Preparation
• How to Apply
• Waivers

Funding

Joint Program students, who remain in good academic standing, are provided financial support, consisting of tuition and stipend, for up to five years of full-time study.

• Financial Support Options
• Graduate Fellowship Opportunities
• The MIT Student Assistance Fund
• Bermuda Biological Station for Research Fund

Statistics

Look to see how many applicants, offers, and students came into the Joint Program last year, and where our Alumni/ae have ended up in their careers.

FAQs

We receive hundreds of inquiries every year regarding admissions to the Joint Program. Here you will find answers to the most common questions we are asked.