The Elm

Launch your future in vaccinology.

Applications are open for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Integrated Training Program in Vaccinology (ITP-Vax) at the the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD).

Designed for talented scholars with an undergraduate degree who plan to apply to a PhD or MD program within the next two years, ITP-Vax offers a rare, hands-on pathway into the science that shapes global health.

What you’ll gain:

• Nine-month mentored research project in vaccinology
• Direct mentorship from leading CVD faculty
• Seminars with academic, government, and industry experts
• Career and professional development workshops
• A competitive stipend to support your training

Applications are due March 31.

Don’t wait to take the next step toward a career at the forefront of vaccine research.

Learn more and apply.