PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience

A major goal of the IPN is to ensure Ph.D. candidates obtain a comprehensive and well-rounded background in the neurosciences covering cellular, molecular, systems, and cognitive approaches. This goal is accomplished through a series of core courses in Neuroscience, along with advanced electives and laboratory rotations. The IPN began matriculating students in the fall of 1994 with the mission of training doctoral students for independent research and teaching in Neuroscience. Since it began, the IPN has graduated over 70 students, who have gone on to successful careers in academic science, industry, and policy. This goal is second only to research training and the completion of independent dissertation research. Our students frequently forge new collaborations within the close-knit IPN community, allowing them to pursue multiple approaches during their research training, launching them to the forefront of their area of research. The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) at Georgetown University includes about 50 faculty members from the Departments of: Biology Medicine Neurology Neuroscience Oncology Pediatrics Pharmacology and Physiology Physics Psychology Radiology Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation