UC Berkeley

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PhD Neuroscience

Deadline	Cost	Portal
November 27	$135	Portal Here

Requirements:

• [x] 1 year of laboratory research experience
• [x] 3 recommenders who have supervised work in a lab, research, or academic setting and can comment on intellectual ability, creativity, scientific research skills, and scholarly potential
• [x] Transcripts
• [x] Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• [x] Personal History Statement (PHS)

Statement of Purpose:

• [x] Describe your motivation, preparation and aptitude for PhD study in neuroscience.
• [x] Please include a description of your prior research experience and accomplishments, with enough detail (for at least one project) to illustrate how you think scientifically.
• [x] You should also discuss your future research interests and career goals and why you think Berkeley is a good fit for your PhD training.
• [x] The SOP should be 2-3 double-spaced pages.

Personal History Statement:

• [x] Describe how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree.
• [x] Do not duplicate the SOP but provide broader context on your personal story and goals.
• [x] This may include how you:
  • [x] overcame barriers to access higher education
  • [x] how you have come to understand the barriers faced by others
  • [x] your service to advance equitable access to education for under-represented groups
  • [x] research you may have done that focuses on underserved populations or related issues of inequality
  • [x] leadership roles in such groups
  • [x] plans in graduate school/future career to address societal issues
• [x] The PHS should be 1-3 double-spaced pages.

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Timeline

• Top applicants will be invited to one of two virtual interviews visits scheduled for January 29-30 and February 12-13, 2024. During the visit, candidates interview with 5-8 faculty members and interact with current graduate student.
• Official admission offers are sent to successful applicants by early March.
• Applicants that are recommended for admission and waitlisted are invited for an in-person visit March 17-19, 2024.

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Fall 2023 Admissions Virtual Information Sessions:

• HWNI Neuroscience PhD Program Info Session – Diversity Admissions Fair

  • Friday, October 21, 11am-12pm PST
  • Hosted by Program Faculty with Current Students
  • Session Recording

• AMA Grad Student Panel for Prospective Applicants

  • Friday, November 4, 10-11am PST
  • Hosted by Current Students
  • Session Recording