OpenFieldBarnard-Columbia Collaborative Doctoral Research Fellowship in Neuroscience
Five-year fully funded doctoral fellowship conducting neurobiological research in state-of-the-art laboratories across the Barnard campus and Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in neuroscience, biology, or psychology with top honors
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL 105
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining research in neural circuits, synaptic plasticity, or behavior
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- USD $45,000 annual living stipend plus full tuition coverage and health insurance via Columbia GSAS
- Application fee
- USD $110
- Tuition / joining costs
- USD $0 (Fully funded by doctoral fellowship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Annual round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Barnard College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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