The Institute of Neuroscience consists of laboratories with interests in the nervous system, brought together from three departments: Biology, Psychology, and Human Physiology. Doctoral degrees are awarded by departments, so students should apply directly to the department in which they are most interested, and once enrolled, complete their course and exam requirements. Applicants should indicate an interest in the Institute of Neuroscience on the application form.
Training Program
Students participate in journal clubs and attend seminars by invited outside speakers. Advanced students regularly present their results to colleagues here at the University of Oregon and at national and international conferences.
Several training grants are available to provide support for students, to fund student travel, to bring in outside speakers, and to enhance the overall training program. Students admitted to the training program will automatically be considered for support by an appropriate training grant.
We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented minority groups.
Admission and application materials are available at the following mailing and website addresses.
The application deadline for Biology is December 15th for admission in September of the following year.
Graduate Recruiting Coordinator
Department of Biology
1210 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1210
Graduate Recruitment Officer
(541) 346-4252
The application deadline for Psychology is December 1st for admission in September of the following year.
Graduate Affairs Committee
Department of Psychology
1227 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1227
Graduate Recruitment Officer
(541) 346-5060
The application deadline for Human Physiology is February 1st for admission in September of the following year.
Graduate Affairs Committee
Department of Human Physiology
122 Esslinger
Eugene, OR 97403
Graduate Recruitment Officer
(541) 346-4337
We also encourage prospective students to contact individual faculty members for information about the graduate program.