University of Pennsylvania || Neuroscience Graduate Group || Application Information

Application for Fall, 2013, is now CLOSED. Application for Fall, 2014, will open in Fall, 2013. Artist: Greg Dunn

The Neuroscience Graduate Group (NGG) is the University of Pennsylvania’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in neuroscience. The NGG is part of Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS), an umbrella organization administered through the Perelman School of Medicine that includes the NGG and other biomedical-related graduate groups. All NGG students receive fellowships that cover tuition and fees, as well as a stipend of $30,500 per year as of Fall, 2012.

The NGG is committed to its mission of selecting and training top students from a diversity of educational and personal backgrounds. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, our admissions committee is not looking for a particular set of skills or educational path. Instead, we value highly motivated and talented students who have demonstrated an ability to thrive in a cutting-edge, research- oriented field. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, particularly from members of ethnic, cultural, educational, and socioeconomic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in neuroscience.

Application requirements

To apply to the NGG, you must use the BGS online application. See the BGS application FAQ for more details. We require:

GREs (for Fall 2012 matriculants average percentiles: Verbal, 89%; Quantitative,84%; and Writing 72%)
TOEFL for applicants whose first language is not English
GPA (average for Fall 2012 matriculants 3.67)
A personal statement that should be used to highlight research experience (e.g., conference presentations,publications, honors research)

Timeline

International and domestic applications, including test scores from ETS, are due December 3, 2012.
Applicants residing in the United States who are selected for interviews will be invited to attend one of two interview sessions to be held in January and February. We will arrange and cover the cost of travel, hotel, and meals during your stay. International applicants who are selected for an interview but who are not currently residing in the United States will be interviewed by telephone around the same time.
Students who are invited for an interview will be notified of an Admissions decision generally within 2 weeks of the interview date

For additional information or questions about the application process, please contact the NGG Coordinator, Jane Hoshi (215-898-8048).

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