Education / Graduate Education / PhD Programs / Neuroscience Graduate Program Neuroscience Graduate Program Welcome and thank you for your interest in the University of Rochester Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP). The Neuroscience Graduate Program offers an outstanding opportunity for graduate training in an exceptionally interactive and collaborative environment at a world class research institution. We strive to train the next generation of creative, independent neuroscientists by providing academic instruction, research experience and active mentoring. At Rochester, this training is facilitated by outstanding faculty, talented and involved students, and a collaborative research environment. Prospective students, we hope you will take the time to read a brief message from our director and consider Rochester for your training. Welcome from Program Director Our Program by the Numbers 55 + Total Students 80 + Total Faculty 28 + Total Affiliated Depts/Centers 35 + Student Publications per Year What Sets Us Apart Program Highlights Learn more about what makes our program unique Program Highlights Faculty See the research interests of your potential mentors Faculty Students A listing of current students, with research interests Students Latest News May 7, 2021Andrew Wojtovich is the University’s Student Supervisor of the YearApril 26, 2021Researchers find breastfeeding linked to higher neurocognitive testing scoresApril 16, 2021Research Funded to Study Efficacy of Early Visual Training after Occipital StrokeAll News » Upcoming Seminars Mechanisms of ATP-dependent microglial process motility - PhD Thesis DefenseBrendan WhitelawPhD CandidateAdvisor: Ania Majewska, PhD Thu, May 20 @ 10:00 AM All Seminars What Our Students Say... "The strong sense of community is what makes the NGP unique. The connection between students and faculty is something that really drew me to this program. Everyone is working towards the common goal of doing great science and the strong support network every step of the way is what makes the NGP a great place for graduate education. Grad school is a huge commitment, you want to be somewhere that will not only push you academically but support you in all aspects of your life!" Emily Crosier, M.S. All Student Perspectives Connect With Us Program Coordinator Victoria D'Agostino Graduate Program Coordinator Neuroscience Graduate Program 601 Elmwood Avenue Box 603 Rochester, NY 14642 p: (585) 275-5788 Read Our Weekly Newsletter Leadership Ania K. Majewska, Ph.D. Co-Director Chris Holt, Ph.D. Co-Director Lizabeth M. Romanski, Ph.D. Associate Director Farran Briggs, Ph.D. Admissions Director Connect With Us On Social Media