OpenFieldPh.D. in Neural Science (Center for Neural Science)
Interdisciplinary doctoral program investigating synaptic plasticity, cellular neurophysiology, visual processing, cognitive neuroscience, and computational neural modeling.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.6+ GPA in neurobiology, psychology, physics, or bioengineering
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters from research mentors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 5-year MacCracken Fellowship including full tuition and $46,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official New York University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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