PhD in Plant Biology in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

The Plant Biology Graduate Program covers admission criteria, Ph.D. and M.A. degree options, faculty bios with their research specialties, and funding opportunities. We encourage applicants to reach out to faculty members during the application process. This assists both the admissions committee and helps applicants fill out the faculty interest section. You may also contact our graduate program coordinator for application details. Broader topics include UT Austin newcomer resources (housing, transit, campus details), advanced research facilities, university admissions, and Austin's vibrant cultural and recreational scene.
Integrative Biology's 38 faculty members explore biological systems from molecular to ecosystem levels, studying animals, plants, and microorganisms through interdisciplinary approaches. Their research aims to understand life's complexity, with individual projects detailed on faculty profiles. The department operates from two main buildings: Patterson Labs (PAT) and Biological Laboratories (BIO), featuring cutting-edge labs for organismal, molecular, and computational research. Affiliated research centers include the Center for Brain, Behavior, and Evolution.
The department's Biodiversity Center maintains extensive specimen collections for research, featuring a comprehensive plant resource center. Field research opportunities exist at nearby Brackenridge Field Laboratory and Stengl Lost Pines Biological Research Station, both affiliated with UT Austin.