Graduate Programs
The School of Integrative Biology comprises three departments that offer graduate degrees. The School also sponsors several interdepartmental graduate programs.
As a graduate student, you will likely find most of the information you need under one of these specific graduate departments or programs. However, there are a number of resources that may be helpful to you irrespective of your home unit. Links to these resources are on this page.
If you are looking for funds to help you carry out your research or to attend workshops or meetings, please visit our Graduate Student Grants & Awards page. If you are thinking of applying to one of our graduate programs, please refer to the specific department or program's information.
Graduate Programs in SIB
Entomology
Illinois's Entomology Department has a long history of its alumni forging successful careers at a wide range of institutions, including land grant universities, small private liberal arts colleges, federal laboratories, zoos, museums, and consulting firms.
Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior
EEB focuses on understanding the natural world through research and education in evolutionary biology, ecological dynamics, and behavioral science. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, fostering insights into biodiversity, organismal interactions, and adaptive strategies across a wide range of ecosystems.
Plant Biology
llinois's Plant Biology Department is a leader in exploring the complexities of plant life, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics. The department works to advance the understanding of plant biology to address global challenges like global change, food security, and biodiversity conservation.
Masters in Integrative Biology
The School of Integrative Biology offers a range of programs for prospective students seeking a Master of Science degree. Please refer to the specific department or program for more information.
Master of Science in Integrative Biology Major in BSLAS + MS in IB
Program in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology
The Program in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology (PEEC) is an interdisciplinary, campus-wide program designed to provide individualized training for graduate students. This program prepares individuals for research and teaching careers in ecology and evolutionary biology and produces scientists who are both technically competent and broadly educated in ecology and evolutionary biology.
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Discover your research
At the School of Integrative Biology at Illinois, our mission is to tackle the grand scientific challenges of the 21st century by exploring life at every scale — from molecules to ecosystems. Our faculty and students collaborate across disciplines in Entomology, Evolution, Ecology & Behavior, and Plant Biology to advance sustainable food and biofuel systems, address global change and biodiversity loss, improve human health, and restore ecosystems. Whether through hands-on undergraduate research, rigorous graduate training, or cutting-edge field and lab studies, SIB empowers people to discover, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the natural world.
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SIB Awards
Graduate students enrolled in SIB departments or SIB-sponsored graduate programs are eligible to apply for several grants or awards to support their research or to advance their professional development.
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