How to Apply

The application deadline for the Fall PhD program is December 5th. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Application for admission to the Neuroscience program at The University of Texas at Austin requires submission of an application to the University of Texas Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) and submission of supplemental information to the Institute for Neuroscience as outlined below.

MD/PhD applicants please visit the MD/PhD program link for application information specific to that program. --> Applications to the MD/PhD program are ONLY accepted through AMCAS. For more information on the MD/PhD Program application process, please contact Ms. Leslie Walters (lesliemdphd@mail.utexas.edu).

Application to the University of Texas Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC)

Instructions for US and International applicants can be found here.

The complete application to the GIAC includes the following components, for details refer to the admissions link listed above:

1. The electronic application ApplyTexas. The major code to use for the Neuroscience PhD program is 671100. A "Statement of Purpose" is required with this application. This statement should be approximately 500 words indicating why you wish to pursue graduate work in Neuroscience. You will be requested to submit the names and email addresses of three recommenders in the “References” section of the online application. Be sure these email addresses are current and accurate. Your recommenders will be contacted via email and directed to submit their letters electronically via a website link where they complete a questionnaire and submit their letter of reference.
2. Official college or university transcripts submitted to GIAC.
3. Official GRE test scores must be sent by the ETS (the UT school code to use is 6882). However, if known, applicants can report their scores on page 3 of the electronic application. Subject GREs, while not required, are strongly encouraged. Subject GRE scores can be reported on page 7 of the electronic application.
4. International Students send official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores.
5. Application fee of $50.00 for US students and $75.00 for International students

To monitor and maintain your requests for reference, please go to the status check website. There you can monitor the status of your pending recommendations, resend a Request for Reference email to your recommenders, add a new recommender, and revise your FERPA (right to view) status from retained to waived. Online submission of recommendations is preferred, but we will accept paper recommendations if necessary. If you have any questions, please email gradref@austin.utexas.edu

Supplemental Information Submitted to the Institute for Neuroscience (INS)

The application to the INS includes the following components:

1. Neuroscience Graduate Program application - download fillable PDF version here.
2. Your resume and/or curriculum vitae including your date of birth and EID. Your EID will be emailed to you 1-2 business days after submitting your GIAC electronic application.
3. Unofficial copies of your college or university transcripts.

The preferred method of applying is via email to neuroscience@clm.utexas.edu.

For assistance contact:

INS Graduate Coordinator
Phone: 512-471-3640
E-mail: neuroscience@clm.utexas.edu

Applications may also be faxed or sent via mail:

Fax: 512-471-0390

By US Postal Service:

Graduate Coordinator, Institute for Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station Stop C7000
Austin TX 78712-0805

By Courier Service:

Graduate Coordinator, Institute for Neuroscience
The University of Texas at Austin
2506 Speedway
NMS 4.104
Austin, TX 78705

Applications will be reviewed in December and the admissions committee will contact students who are being considered for the program in January for phone interviews. Students who are offered a position in the program are invited to visit the campus and be our guest for a recruitment weekend.