How to Apply

Application for admission to the neuroscience program at The University of Texas at Austin includes two components. Part 1 is an application to the University of Texas Graduate School, and Part 2 is supplemental information for the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. Your application will NOT be considered until both Parts 1 and 2 are completed. All required materials are due on November 15th.

Part 1: Application to The University of Texas Graduate School

Instructions for U.S. and international applicants

The complete application to the graduate school includes the following components. For details, refer to the admissions link listed above.

1. The Graduate School Application: The major code to use for the neuroscience Ph.D. program is 671100. Your EID will be emailed to you 1-2 business days after submitting this application. Please note that applications can take up to 72 hours to load to The University of Texas at Austin system after submission of the application form.
2. A Statement of Purpose: This statement should be 1-2 pages that describes (1) why you wish to pursue graduate work in neuroscience; (2) your research experience(s), including background, hypotheses, approaches, real or expected findings and implications; as well as (3) your future career aspirations.
3. Three recommendations: Submit the names and email addresses of three recommenders in the "References" section of the online application. At least one must be a research mentor. 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. 
4. Transcripts: Please see the instructions for submission on the Graduate Admissions website.
5. International students send official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores.
6. Application fee: $65 for U.S. students and $90 for international students.

NOTE: The neuroscience graduate program does not require GRE scores or accept them in the application submission.

To monitor your application, please go to the status check website. If you have any questions, please email gradref@austin.utexas.edu

Part 2 - Supplemental Information specific to the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program (INP)

The application to the INP includes the following components that must be completed and uploaded via the status check website.

1. Supplemental Neuroscience Graduate Program application: 
   Download the fillable PDF 
2. Resume and/or curriculum vitae. For your reference to ensure all necessary components of the application have been completed, click to download a PDF copy of the INP Graduate Program checklist.