Graduate training is research oriented and consists of a core curriculum in neuroscience (including computational and cognitive neuroscience), the mathematical concepts and tools of nonlinear dynamical systems, and computational science. Students will receive the Ph.D. degree in Complex Systems and Brain Sciences. Competitive stipends for predoctoral fellows are available through the NIMH training grant, individual research grants or the University. Students interested in the Ph.D. Degree in Complex Systems and the Brain Sciences should download an application packet or send a request to Rhona Frankel (see physical address below).

There are three main research laboratories: The Human Brain and Behavior Laboratories, the Basic Neurosciences Laboratories and the Laboratory for Theoretical Neurosciences. In addition, extensive computational facilities are available. Students will have full access to these computational facilities. Students will be acquainted with the research being conducted in the research laboratories and depending on their interests will be assigned to a laboratory shortly after arrival. Students are expected to be actively involved in research during their entire five years in the program. A central focus of the program is weekly seminars. As the course load lightens time for independent research will increase. The students' research will be developed through a close working relationship with their thesis advisor, dissertation Committee, and regular contact with the Program Director.