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Neuroscience PhD Program

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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Application details

Degree types: MS/PhD
Application deadline: December 1 (PhD), Rolling through May 1 (MS) (ET)
Application opens: Not publicly available
GRE policy: not accepted (scores removed before review)
GPA expectation: Not publicly available
Cohort size: 5–10 per year
Rotation system: rotation
Umbrella vs department: department
One-program-only rule: no
Fee waiver available: unknown
Fee waiver deadline: Not publicly available

Funding

Funding model: stipend + tuition waiver
Annual stipend: $38,496 (2023-2024; update when current figure posted)
International student funding: No stated international restrictions

Notes

Rotation model explicitly mentioned ('During laboratory rotations students are encouraged to explore'). Both PhD and MS programs exist. Application deadlines are clearly stated for 2026-2027 academic year. No information on application fees, stipend amounts, cohort size, GRE policy, or international funding on this page.

Last verified 2026-05-06. Source: https://www.brandeis.edu/neuroscience/graduate/apply/index.html. Applicants should confirm every detail directly with the program before relying on it.

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