How to Apply to the NYU Medical Scientist Training Program

There are five steps to apply to the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD Program) at the NYU School of Medicine with important deadlines on October 15. These application steps are detailed in our application timeline.

The MSTP at NYU is funded for US citizens and permanent residents. In addition to the letters of recommendation required by the Medical School, the NYU MSTP requires letters from your research mentors describing your undergraduate research experiences and your potential as a research scientist.

MSTP interviews generally begin in September and conclude in December, with acceptance offers extended in mid-February.

For any other questions you may have, please see our list of frequently asked questions.