Facilitating
connections
that lead to acceptances

Explore and connect with your ideal biomedical Ph.D. program. Save your favorites, chat with application counselors, and get your post-grad career started!

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Create your profile to highlight your academic interests and career goals.

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Explore matched PhD programs that fit your profile and apply with confidence.

We believe success in grad school is about more than just research and coursework. It's about finding mentors who support you, programs that recognize your strengths, and communities where you feel like you belong. 

GradPhinDer is here to help make the PhD search process less daunting and more personal, while empowering you to take your next academic step with confidence. I'm excited to be a part of your journey and help you find the right fit!

—Laurisa GradPhinDer Founder
Laurisa Ankley, founder of GradPhinDer, standing outside near a lake

An LGBTQ+ owned resource for grads

Shaped by my own journey

I know how overwhelming it can feel trying to figure out where to apply, which programs fit your needs, and how to find a place that aligns with both your academic and personal goals. After years of working in higher education, I've seen so many students - especially those from underrepresented backgrounds - struggle with this process. That's why I created GradPhinDer: to make this journey easier, more inclusive and centered around helping students like you find programs where you'll not only survive, but thrive.