Clinical Research Masters Programs
About the Clinical Research Program
The goal of the Clinical Research Program is to identify, recruit, and train the best possible
candidates from diverse academic backgrounds for sustainable careers in clinical research (academia, industry, and foundations). Qualified scholars who are underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
The curriculum is designed for clinicians and translational researchers who aspire to a sustainable professional career in clinical or translational research. Candidates should hold an MD, PharmD, DNS, DVM, or PhD in an appropriate discipline
Clinical Research Programs

Interdisciplinary PhD
Tulane’s Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences offers an interdisciplinary and highly customizable graduate experience designed to support diverse career goals. Students receive full financial support, including tuition, health insurance, and a $35,000 annual stipend. The program emphasizes early coursework in core scientific disciplines, hands-on research through lab rotations, and mentorship from over 100 faculty across basic science and clinical departments. Located in vibrant New Orleans, the program combines academic rigor with a culturally rich setting.
Curriculum Admission Requirements apply Interdisciplinary PhD Program

MS Programs
Dynamic. Innovative. Interdisciplinary. Stand Apart with Tulane.
Whether you're preparing for a career in healthcare or scientific research, Tulane’s one- and two-year MS programs offer the academic rigor, research opportunities, and professional development to help you rise above the rest. With applications opening September 1, choose from focused one-year programs designed to strengthen your path to medical or health professions—or explore immersive, research-intensive two-year tracks that equip you for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Applications Open
MS Applications Close
PhD Final Application Deadline
Current Student Information
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Virtual Tour

Train, Discover, and Thrive in a City Like No Other
Join Tulane’s Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and immerse yourself in a dynamic, collaborative research environment led by world-renowned faculty—all in the heart of New Orleans. Explore PhD and Master’s programs across diverse biomedical fields and shape the future of science and medicine.
Join Tulane’s Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and immerse yourself in a dynamic, collaborative research environment led by world-renowned faculty—all in the heart of New Orleans. Explore PhD and Master’s programs across diverse biomedical fields and shape the future of science and medicine.
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Clinical Research Training
Program Director
Vivian Fonseca, MD
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research and Training
Senior Program Manager
Oriyan Ceaser, MBA
oceaser1@tulane.edu
Clinical Research Navigator
Michelle Wilson, MPH
mwilso21@tulane.edu
For more information on the Clinical Research and Training Programs, please contact us.
Email: adcr@tulane.edu