Application Procedures
UW-Madison Graduate Application Fee Grants
Admissions Requirements
Graduate School:
The graduate schools minimum requirements for admission can be found
at: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/admissions/requirements.html.
$56 application fee
For more information, visit the UW-Madison Graduate School Checklist.
There are also limited application fee grants available. Check the UW-Madison Graduation Application Fee grants to see if you qualify.
Neuroscience Training Program:
More than 160 applications for admission to the Program are received
each year, and 10 students, on average, matriculate. Applications
for summer or fall admission should be completed no later than December
1. Applications are reviewed in January and selected applicants
are invited to campus for an interview weekend in February. Final admission
decisions are made by the end of March and, in accordance with the Council
of Graduate Schools (website) national deadline, applicants have until April
15 to respond to an offer of admission.
Admission to the Program is based mainly on demonstrated ability and interest in science and mathematics. The minimum course prerequisites are mathematics through calculus, and a year each of chemistry, physics, and biology. Prior laboratory research experience, while not required, is strongly recommended. The following materials are required:
Electronic Application.
Applications must be submitted electronically. Please consult
the UW-Madison
Graduate School web page for more information regarding electronic
applications.
Reasons for Graduate Study.
The Neuroscience Training Program prepares students for careers
in research and, therefore, it is important that applicants
prepare
a thoughtful statement of research interests and goals in addition
to reasons for seeking graduate training in the Program. The
matching
of students with potential research advisors is an important consideration
in admissions decisions. If you have not completed the course
prerequisites and plan to do so before matriculation, please include this information in your statement. This
statement may be submitted with the electronic application.
Official Transcripts.
One official copy of all undergraduate and any
previous graduate transcripts should be included. Electronic copies are not accepted.
Three Electronic Letters of Recommendation.
Letters should be
from persons familiar with an applicant's academic and research
abilities. Instructions for letters of recommendation are on the
UW-Madison Graduate School web page.
Official Graduate Record Examination Scores.
GRE General Test is required. It is strongly recommended that a
subject test also be taken because it is required for certain
predoctoral
fellowships (e.g., NSF). The examination should be taken
prior to December so that scores will be available by December
1.
In order to expedite the receipt of test scores directly by the
Neuroscience Training Program, the Educational Testing Service
has
established specific transmittal codes. On the GRE registration
form, use code number R1846 for "Institution" and 0213 for "Department Code".
Official TOEFL scores (applicants
who have not completed two semesters of college instruction in English).
On the TOEFL registration form, use code number
1846 for "Institution" and 30 for "Department Code".
Paper application materials should be directed to:
Admissions Committee
Neuroscience Training Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1300 University Avenue, Room 7225 MSC
Madison, WI 53706.
Prospective students are encouraged to communicate directly with faculty of interest. For questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the Program Administrator (call 608-262-4932, or email ntp@mhub.neuroscience.wisc.edu).
Due to NIH training grant regulations, the Neuroscience Training Program is unable to directly fund international students. International applicants can be considered for admission if a faculty member is willing to directly admit them into their lab. International Prospective Applications should directly contact professors of interest to inquire about lab space and funding. A program faculty listing can be found on the Faculty Research page.
Request Program Materials
All program information on the website is up-to-date. If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact the program office.
Financial Aid
A stipend that covers tuition, fees, living costs and health insurance
is provided for all students accepted into the Program. Support
is derived from training grant stipends, fellowships, and faculty
research grants. Support is guaranteed for five years if progress
is satisfactory. The University of Wisconsin-Madison also has
a fellowship program of special interest to targeted under-represented
minorities and educationally disadvantaged United States citizens
or Permanent Residents. Consideration for financial aid is automatic
with each application.
There are a number of training grants on campus that support graduate students in the Neuroscience Training Program. These include:
- Biotechnology Training Program
- Clinical Neuroengineering Training Program
- Respiratory Neurobiology Training Program
Application Status
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