<p>I have been trying to search for strong programs in nanobiotechnology in the United States but have not been in much luck so far. What I see around are mostly one or two nanobiotechnology labs in bioengineering schools. I do like bioengineering though, but not all fields of it since it is such a diverse discipline. In particular, tissue engineering is out since I do not want to perform animal surgery. These make me clueless on where I can apply to. Does anyone have any good recommendation? </p>
<p>My stats if they are helpful in any way:
GPA: 3.65/4.0
GRE: Not taken yet
Major: Biology
Research experience: one year of senior thesis research in protein-protein interactions (gene cloning, protein expression, protein purification and pull-down assays) and one year of professional research in chemical biology (reverse chemical genetics, cell-based assays)
Country: Singapore </p>
<p>Being an international student also makes funding a headache. A lot of graduate schools I read up on seem to have very limited funds for internationals. One UCSF department even states in RED that no internationals have been admitted in the past SIX years. Sigh. Taking on a government scholarship is an option but it comes with a four-year bond, which restrict how I can develop my career.</p>
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<p>Check out Nimbs at University of Michigan. I heard Jim Baker speak a little while ago (head of the program) and he thoroughly impressed me with the program he runs there.</p>
<p>I am also trying to find Nanobiotechnology phd programs in USA and I dont find any. This program at Munich University seems to be interesting to me.</p>
<p>[CeNS</a> : Doctorate Program](<a href=“http://www.cens.de/doctorate-program/]CeNS”>http://www.cens.de/doctorate-program/)</p>
<p>Check out Northwestern University. It has incredibly strong nanoscience, and multiple labs that are applying nanotechnology to biology. Graduate students in its biology program at the Evanston campus (IBiS) can and do join many of the big nano labs. While there isn’t a “Nanobiotechnology” PhD program per se, there are many great labs doing “nanobiotechnology” that you could work in.</p>
<p>Since nano at Northwestern is scattered among the chemistry, bio and engineering departments, it can be a little difficult to see exactly what’s out there. Here’s a link that tries to combine info about nanotech at NU into one place:</p>
<p>[International</a> Institute for Nanotechnology](<a href=“http://www.iinano.org/index.htm]International”>http://www.iinano.org/index.htm)</p>
<p>The University of Minnesota is another one that’s got an initiative for nanobiotechnology. Like at Northwestern, the research is scattered throughout the bio, chem, and other departments. You’ll have to scrounge a little to find the PIs you’re interested in and the degree wouldn’t say “nanobiotechnology”, but they’re doing some interesting stuff.</p>
<p>The best are MIT, Northwestern, Berkeley, Cornell, Stanford, Illinois, Rice, & Harvard. Mostly through the departments of chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, & condensed matter physics.</p>
<p>I read that as nanotechnology, not nanobiotechnology. I think the list would be similar, but I’m not certain. JHU, GaTech, & UCSD would probably show up, though.</p>