The University of British Columbia, based in Canada offers a fully funded PhD in Bioinformatics. The program integrates academic centers in computer science, statistics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, with translational research groups at hospitals and the clinical interface. Stipends for PhD students are to be a minimum of $30,000. The exact stipend level is subject to negotiation with your supervisor, who is ultimately responsible for the costs of your stipend. The Bioinformatics graduate program will give each student a one-time/degree $1000 travel award. Funding is available to PhD students through the Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) Fund.