Find out more about the Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program financial support FAQs for students below:
Financial Support
Tri-Institutional MD-PhD students are supported throughout their time in the program. This includes a stipend, full tuition waiver, a $1,500 research supplement during the PhD phase, and health & dental insurance. Students who are awarded an external, independent fellowship that covers at least 50% of their stipend receive an annual $5,000 stipend supplement for the life of the award.
The 2026 - 2027 stipend levels are:
Year |
Stipend Level |
|---|---|
Students in Year 1 |
$49,200 |
Students in Year 2 |
$52,810 |
Students in Year 3 and beyond |
$55,620 |
Finance FAQs
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All MD-PhD students receive a stipend (currently $49,200 - $55,620 depending on the year in the program), a full tuition waiver, a $1,000-$1,500 research supplement (depending on phase), health & dental insurance, and access to on-campus housing. In addition, any student who is awarded an external, independent fellowship that covers at least 50% of their stipend will receive a $5,000 stipend supplement for the life of the award.
All admitted MD-PhD students receive the same financial support. Note that Tri-I is not currently accepting applications from international students.
Yes, but students are responsible for paying the difference in cost associated with additional people on the policy. Please see WCM Student Services for more details.