Our program has a central focus in training scholars and professors of cognitive neuroscience, a rapidly growing research area in psychology. Thus, our primary goal is to equip students with the skills necessary to function as academic and research psychologists.
We maintain a strong emphasis on learning basic neuroanatomy and physiology, cognitive neuroscience research methodologies (including MRI, TMS, EEG and other electrophysiological measures), and analytic skills and neural bases of psychology and psychopathology.
We have a strong developmental cognitive neuroscience representation, with significant overlap with the Developmental Science and Clinical Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology programs. Adult cognitive neuroscience and comparative research in avian species, non-human primates, rodents, and pigs are also represented. There is a strong representation in neuroinformatics research in collaboration with faculty in the Department of Physics.
Curriculum
Cognitive Neuroscience Resources
- Admissions
- Team
- Student Timeline
- Program Milestones
- Qualifying Paper Requirements
- Graduate Catalog
- Psychology Graduate Student Resources
College and University Resources
- CASE Graduate Resources - thesis/dissertation defense dates, registration deadlines, travel grant applications and more
- Academic Calendar - dates for registration, class start, add/drop deadlines, exams and more
- Doctoral Annual Student Evaluation and Mentoring Plan - must be completed by the student and their major professor from the first year through passing the qualifying exam. Upon reaching candidacy, the student's dissertation committees must sign as well
- University Graduate School: Students - forms, deadlines, policies and more
Edward and Rita Girden Cognitive Neuroscience Scholarship
Enrolled Psychology students may apply to this scholarship for travel support to conferences to present their research. Students are eligible for up to $1,000 for domestic conferences, and $1,500 for international conferences. Two awards will be made per semester.
Eligibility
Eligible students:
- Are the presenting author at the proposed conference
- Must present on a topic in neuroscience, as determined by the review committee
- Must present at the Cognitive Neuroscience Colloquium Series
Application
- Submit the abstract you submitted to attend the conference. If you have not yet submitted a conference abstract, submit an abstract of up to 500 words (plus title and references) summarizing the project.
- Provide information about the conference, including the proposed cost of the flight, hotel, and registration. The scholarship will cover these costs up to the amounts listed above.
- Applications must be submitted to Aaron Mattfeld by Oct. 15 or Feb. 15. February submissions can cover conferences that occur in the summer session.