Student and Faculty Research
Neuroscience students have a variety of research opportunities available to them.
Students may choose to volunteer in faculty research labs, work as a paid research assistant, work as a summer research assistant, or enroll in independent research with a willing faculty mentor. Students enrolling in independent research before their senior year enroll in NSCI 0500. Seniors enroll in NSCI 0700, and seniors who successfully complete at least one term of NSCI 0700 may be able to pursue a final term of senior thesis research (NSCI 0701) described below.
Senior neuroscience students may pursue an honors thesis, a 2-3 semester independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Many student-faculty research collaborations culminate in a journal publication, a conference presentation, or a presentation during the Spring Student Symposium.
Are you interesting in doing research with a Neuroscience professor?
If your answer is yes, applications will be accepted as follows:
Application to work in labs during Winter or Spring 2026:
- Application opens: August 22, 2025
- Application closes: September 26, 2025
Application to work in labs during Summer or Fall 2026:
- Application opens: January 5, 2026
- Application closes: February 6, 2026
Student Research Common Application:
Please fill out this google questionnaire. Gathered information is reviewed by faculty and if a spot opens in their lab, and you seem like a good fit they will email you. The goal of the online application is to increase equity and transparency . This application is intended for students who want to work in a Neuroscience research lab in any capacity: volunteer, paid research assistant, independent study project for credit, or thesis project.