Virtual Info Sessions 2026
- August 2026: August 11, 2026 3:00 – 4:00 pm PST Zoom
- September 2026: September 10, 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am PST Zoom
- October 2026: October 15, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST Zoom
Recruitment Fairs 2026
In 2026, the Graduate Program in Neuroscience will be attending:
NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The fair is held in Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Washington, D.C.). Registration opens for students on Monday, May 11th (there is no registration fee).
ABRCMS 2026: November 18-21, Seattle Convention Center (registration is open).
Project Short
Project Short is a free service that offers pro bono mentoring for both professional health and graduate school admissions. Applicants can receive assistance on personal statements, CV, and mock interview prep.
Research Opportunities
There are many opportunities available to prospective applicants who are seeking more research experience before applying to a biomedical PhD. Here are a few:
UW Medicine Biomedical Summer Research for Undergraduates. These Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs) programs are open to non-UW applicants.
UW ENDURE is an NIH-funded summer program for current UW undergrads or students who will transfer to the UW. ENDURE helps prepare students from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Training Postbac Program: an opportunity for recent college graduates to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH.
Fred Hutch Cancer Center (one of our partner institutions) has a Postbaccalaureate Scholar Program for individuals who would benefit from research experience and training to ensure they are competitive when applying to biomedical PhD programs.
Pathways to Science: offering a directory of 1000+ scholarships, fellowships, internships, and postdoc positions in STEM.