The Graduate Training Program in Neuroscience at Texas A&M University is designed to prepare students to become successful independent researchers that can help society meet wide-ranging needs in industry, medicine, defense and academic fields. Our interdisciplinary program spans several colleges (Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine) thereby offering our students access to a breadth of tools, training and expertise not normally found in single departments. Major breakthroughs in Neuroscience research often come from the fusion of novel technologies applied to basic questions. Our program facilitates discovery by giving students a solid knowledge base in fundamental neuroscience and then putting them in position to conduct cutting-edge research using state of the art tools in a wide variety of research areas. The training program emphasizes flexibility by allowing each student to work with their thesis committee to design a unique degree plan that best suits his or her long-term objectives.
Application Deadline: December 1
Program Link: https://tamin.tamu.edu/
Mentor Selection: At least two rotations with TAMIN faculty during the fall and spring semesters are required of incoming students. Those that hold a master’s degree are exempt from rotations if they choose and have the consent of their chosen PI. Students are expected to begin full-time in the lab of their choice by the end of the spring semester of the first year. From this point, students will focus almost exclusively on their thesis work.
Unique Offerings: The Texas A&M Institute for Neuroscience Travel Award is supported by the Texas A&M Institute for Neuroscience and by funds provided by Texas A&M University. The purpose of the program is to support graduate student travel to make presentations by reimbursing students for some of the eligible expenses incurred.
