Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

What is the cost of studying for a year at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute?

For 2024-25, reported full-time graduate tuition and required fees at Sanford Burnham Prebys were zero for both in-state and out-of-state students. That is a tuition-and-fees figure, not a complete estimate of what it costs to live and study in La Jolla.

• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition: $0 for California residents and nonresidents.
• 2024-25 full-time graduate required fees: $0 for California residents and nonresidents.

Students still need a budget for housing, food, transportation, health-related expenses, and personal costs. Applicants should obtain the current graduate funding terms, including any stipend, insurance contribution, and conditions for continued support, and compare that package with their expected living expenses. A zero published tuition charge does not mean attendance has no financial cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute?

Graduate research is the most relevant work-and-study opportunity at Sanford Burnham Prebys. In a doctoral program, laboratory work can be both a training requirement and part of a funding arrangement; it should not automatically be described as a separate part-time job.

Applicants should ask how the current program funds students, whether support comes through a stipend, fellowship, or research appointment, and what duties and time commitments apply. Federal Work-Study is a distinct need-based student employment program and should not be assumed to be part of a graduate funding offer. Questions about outside employment are also worth raising before accepting a research-intensive position.