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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Neuroscience

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Cambridge campus — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 59,048
Application Fee
USD 105
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

See more information on the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website here: https://gsas.harvard.edu/program/neuroscience Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is one of the programs in the Harvard Integrated Life Sciences that facilitates collaboration and cross-disciplinary research. This interdisciplinary program includes over 150 faculty members from several hospitals and campuses in the Boston area with a variety of backgrounds in all areas of neuroscience. Students receive a solid core foundation and are then able to focus on the area that interests them most with specialized training. Students have access to an impressive array of resources, including state-of-the-art labs, high-resolution microscopy facilities, animal cores, and an instrumentation core that can design custom behavioral chambers and other experimental apparatuses. They have the opportunity to engage with the broader neuroscience community in several ways, including through the Harvard Brain Science Initiative (HBI), a cross-schools initiative among neuroscientists in the University and its affiliated hospitals. Students are working on various projects such as studying how neural circuits generate behavior through the use of in vivo imaging to study neurons in awake, behaving animals; the development of the nervous system; the ways in which genes and molecules regulate neural function; and the electrical properties of neurons. Graduates of the program have secured faculty positions at institutions such as Stanford University, Holy Cross University, Rutgers University, and Harvard University. Others have established careers with leading organizations such as Biogen, Google, and McKinsey & Company.
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Field of study
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 59,048
Application fee
USD 105
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Cambridge campus

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 350

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Visit the official Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website here: https://gsas.harvard.edu/ The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences connects the work of its most groundbreaking students, faculty, and alumni with Harvard's long tradition of excellence. Its mission is to identify and attract the most promising students, forming a dynamic and diverse community, and to shape them into visionary scholars, innovative educators, and creative leaders. In doing so, the School aims to provide global leadership and innovation in graduate education. In 1872, Harvard...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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