Princeton University

Princeton University
Program in Neuroscience

Contact:

Barry L. Jacobs
Professor and Director
Program in Neuroscience
Green Hall
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544

Tel: (609)258-4438
Fax: (609) 258-1113

Email: verasohl@princeton.edu

Year Established: 1972

Number of Faculty: 19

Number of Full-Time Students: 24

% US Citizens: 80
% Female: 50
% Asian or Pacific Islander: 12
% Hispanic Origin: 6%

Total Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years: 18

Average Number of Years to Complete Program: 4-5

Program Description: The Neuroscience Program consists of 19 faculty members in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology, Psychology and several related departments. The Program is oriented toward the study of the role of the central nervous system in behavior, with particular emphasis on neurophysiology, molecular neurobiology, neuropharmacology, neurogenetics, developmental neurobiology, neural modeling, animal behavior, neuroendocrinology, sensory physiology and cognitive neuroscience.

Students pursue individually tailored interdisciplinary programs of study, with full support and facilities for a wide spectrum of experimental work. A brochure giving complete details of the training program in neuroscience is available from the Director.

Admission Requirments:

- General GRE's
- Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- Personal Career Statement

How or Where to Apply:

The Graduate School
307 Nassau Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544-1010

Annual Tuition and Fees: $23,500

Approximate Cost of Living Per Year: Varies. Dormitories range from $2055-3850. Apartments range from $430-1180 per month.

Day-Care Facilities Availability and Costs Per Month: Yes

Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: AI/AR/$3,000-15,360

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