PhD in Neuroscience
3 campuses, 1 goal
Providing the best advanced education and research opportunities in neuroscience.
- WSU Pullman – Large residential campus in a vibrant college town
- WSU Spokane – Regional medical hub on WSU’s health sciences campus with basic and translational research labs
- WSU Vancouver – Small urban campus where students get extensive faculty interaction and mentoring
Collaboration is huge for our department and our lab. Having the opportunity to work with, and learn from, so many incredible researchers gives us opportunities to learn new techniques, work on multiple projects, and ultimately strengthen the level of science coming out of our lab and department.
Lydia Bailey, Phd graduate student in Neuroscience
Research areas
- Molecular & cellular neuroscience
- Sleep, behavior, & cognition
- Emotion, motivation, reward, & addiction
- Sensory neuroscience & pain
- Metabolic & homeostatic systems
- Muscle movement & biophysics
Integrated graduate program
- Common core curriculum. Graduate students take common courses in biomedical ethics, responsible conduct, experimental design, and deconstruction of research.
- 8-week lab rotations. Choose at least three labs and work alongside faculty researchers to discover your research interests and choose a mentor.
- Professional development. Attend ongoing academic and career development training in our Leadership and Professional Series to enhance communication, mentoring, diversity, and leadership skills.
Tuition and financial resources
- PhD students in good standing are supported by a competitive annual stipend, health insurance, and tuition waivers. Stipends come with expectations of assisting in research or teaching.
- Scholarships are available through the WSU Graduate School and the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you’re a current graduate student, log in to the college’s internal web to see available scholarships.
- Students can also receive supplemental support from graduate scholarships and achievement awards, such as the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation or WSU Research Assistantships for Diverse Scholars.
- Visit Student Financial Services for more information about financial aid and scholarships.
- For financial planning, see an estimated annual cost of attendance.
Graduate stories
Questions about the neuroscience graduate degree program?
Email grad.neuro@wsu.edu
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