OpenFieldWestern PhD in Neuroscience at the Brain and Mind Institute
Interdisciplinary doctoral program based at the Western Brain and Mind Institute using state-of-the-art 3T and 7T MRI scanners to study cognitive development, memory, and neurodegeneration.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree or 4-year Honours Bachelor's in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or biomedical engineering with minimum 80% (A-) average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 92.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory experience in neuroimaging (fMRI), cognitive electrophysiology, or behavioral models.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum funding of CAD $26,000/year for 4 years plus lab equipment grants and conference travel awards
- Application fee
- CAD $150 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Subsidized through graduate research stipends.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (International applicant deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Western University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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