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Neuroscience, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary doctoral program in the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience with about 120 faculty, covering molecular, cellular, systems and cognitive neuroscience. Accepted candidates are offered full tuition, benefits and stipend.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Students take graduate core courses and advanced electives in the first two years, attend a Quantitative Analysis boot camp and research symposia, and typically start thesis research at the start of year two. Milestones include a thesis proposal defense following the NIH NRSA format. Research may be done at HHMI Janelia Research Campus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply through the School of Medicine application system; the deadline is usually in the first week of December. GRE scores are not required. MD/PhD candidates apply through the School of Medicine combined program.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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