An advisory committee of at least three Program faculty meets regularly with each student to provide feedback and to devise an individual plan of study. All students must pass a qualifying examination by the end of the fifth semester. Research training begins immediately. Students are initially assigned to a laboratory with matching research interests but are allowed flexibility to collaborate with or move to other neuroscience laboratories. Postdoctoral training is offered through individual laboratories.
Funding is available through faculty research grants or program training grants.
Applicants should have a strong background in biology, psychology, or other natural sciences, as well as courses in mathematics or computer science. A research background and strong letters of recommendation are also major determinants of admission. All applicants should indicate their area of research interest and list names of the core faculty members from whom they are requesting details of research. Students wanting to pursue a double major must also apply to the admissions committee of the participating department. Students from outside the United States should be aware that they are required to have financial resources to cover costs for other items, such as health insurance.