Tuition and Funding

The CCEB currently manages four specialized training programs (NIH-funded “T32s”) in various epidemiological areas, designed to help fellows launch their careers as independently funded clinical research scientists and leaders in their fields by providing a stipend as well as tuition funding. Each fellow conducts a rigorously mentored clinical research thesis, which culminates in a publishable result. 

Unless otherwise noted, these T32 grants are open only to candidates who possess a doctoral degree in medicine or another health field. All T32 awardees must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Most awardees remain in their program for two years. To express interest in a specific T32, please email the principal investigator listed below as the contact. Training grant funds are extremely competitive and are not guaranteed. For general inquiries, contact ceuapps@pennmedicine.upenn.edu . 

• Cancer Clinical Epidemiology Training 
  • Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH, kglanz@upenn.edu 
• Cardiology and Pulmonary Clinical Research Training 
  • Jason D. Christie, MD, MSCE, jchristi@upenn.edu 
• Neurologic Clinical Epidemiology Training
  • Allison Willis, MD, allison.willis2@pennmedicine.upenn.edu 
• Pharmacoepidemiology Training 
  • Sean Hennessy, PharmD, PhD, hennessy@pennmedicine.upenn.edu 

In addition to T32s managed by the CCEB, there are other research grants that may accept and fund MSCE students. Below are some that have been successfully used recently by MSCE students. Note: Availability of grants varies from year to year. 

• CHOP Cardiology Division T32 

• CHOP PHEOT 

• Dermatology T32 

• GI Division T32 

• Hematology T32 

• Neurology T32 

• Pediatric Hematology T32 

• Renal Division T32 

• Repro Division T32 

• Rheumatology Division T32 

To see a complete list of current training grants, see this link: https://www.med.upenn.edu/training-grants-fellowships/current-training-grants.html   Please note that not all T32s found at this link are applicable to MSCE students (such as those with only predoc slots, and/or those not related to clinical epidemiology research).

Faculty Staff Benefits are another option for HUP/CHOP employees to fund the MSCE program. 

If you are associated with CHOP, more information about this benefit can be found here (open the Benefits Guide and scroll down to Work-Life > Education Assistance Program). 

If you are associated with Penn, more information about this benefit can be found here. 

Note that the tuition benefits you receive for courses taken through a graduate program are considered taxable income by the government once you exceed $5,250 in benefits for a calendar year. You can use this calculator to estimate the costs that you may be responsible for. 

Another option for students to fund the MSCE program is to pay the tuition directly. Here are the current tuition costs for the program (scroll down to Clinical Epidemiology). The MSCE program is 14 CUs, so it will cost approximately $95,000. 

Students may qualify for financial aid or other loans.  The Student Registration and Financial Services office can provide more guidance as to what options are available.