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NGP Program Overview

The hallmark of ¼ø»Æʦapp's Ph.D. Neuroscience Graduate Program is breadth. The curriculum encourages ¼ø»Æʦapp to sample multiple, distinct thematic areas during their first-year, while also accommodating the more experienced student with a deeper dive into specific areas.

During the first year, ¼ø»Æʦapp have the opportunity to rotate in neuroscience laboratories while pursuing a common core curriculum and attending research seminars. After these rotations, ¼ø»Æʦapp make a final choice to join the laboratory in which they will pursue their dissertation work. We encourage you to learn about the NGP program faculty and their research.

There are also ample opportunities for ¼ø»Æʦapp to engage in community outreach and professional development activities with program faculty and the ¼ø»Æʦapp Neuroscience Student Organization (NSO). All ¼ø»Æʦapp receive nationally competitive stipends ($35,000) for the academic year, with guaranteed research and teaching assistantships, ¼ø»Æʦapp Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan coverage, and opportunities to compete for research and travel grants. Admitted ¼ø»Æʦapp who join the NSO receive a complimentary membership in the Society for Neuroscience.