OpenFieldBrandeis Graduate School 100% Fully Funded PhD Fellowship in Neuroscience
Prestige multi-year doctoral fellowship supporting outstanding domestic and international scholars pursuing PhD research in cellular, systems, or computational neuroscience at the Volen Center.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, mathematics, or computer science with high academic distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required (GRE General and Subject Tests waived)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose detailing previous research experience, curriculum vitae, and official transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research laboratory mentors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% fully funded: $43,500 per year living stipend, full tuition scholarship waiver ($62,000/year), and comprehensive health insurance
- Application fee
- $85 (fee waivers available for applicants with financial hardship)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $62,000/year (100% covered by institutional fellowship for all 5 years)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brandeis University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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