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New York State International Training & Research Program

Applicant Requirements

MS Degree Program

  • BA, BS, MS, MPH, MD or PhD from a college or university of recognized standing, and an official transcript from the university that awarded the degree.
  • A concentration or major in the biological, medical, social or computer sciences.
  • The equivalent of at least a B average in your scholastic record.
  • Fluency in the English language - TOEFL exam scores: 600 (PBT) / 250 (CBT) / 100 (IBT) recommended.
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Medical College Acceptance Test (MCAT).

Postdoctoral Laboratory Training Program

  • An MD, PhD or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing, and an official transcript from the university that awarded the degree.
  • Fluency in the English language - TOEFL exam scores: 600 (PBT) / 250 (CBT) / 100 (IBT) recommended.
  • A minimum of 2 years relevant laboratory experience.

Blood Safety Training Program

  • An MD, PhD or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing, and an official transcript from the university that awarded the degree.
  • Fluency in the English language - TOEFL exam scores: 600 (PBT) / 250 (CBT) / 100 (IBT) recommended.
  • A minimum of 2 years relevant blood safety and/or transfusion experience.
  • Additional requirement for applicants to combined SPH-NYBC program: Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

Substance Use Behavioral Research Training Program

  • BA or BS from a college or university of recognized standing, and submit an official transcript from the university that awarded the degree.
  • A concentration or major in the biological, medical, or behavioral sciences.
  • Fluency in the English language - TOEFL exam scores: 600 (PBT) / 250 (CBT) / 100 (IBT) recommended.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant behavioral science experience.