All participating Departments offer a journal club. Students may try different Journal Club offerings during the first two years. After they select a thesis advisor, it is expected that they will register for Journal Club in their advisor's Department. This exam is to be completed during the summer after the second year. Students select a topic that is related to, but not identical to, their likely dissertation topic.
Most successful applicants have some prior research experience.
All applications undergo initial screening by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Qualified applicants will be invited to attend a Neuroscience Recruiting Day, held in late winter, providing an opportunity to visit the school and meet the faculty and students involved in the program.