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PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Neuroscience trains students to become experts in the study of the neuroscience of cognition and behavior. Students explore the neurobiology of cognition with developmental, cognitive and clinical neuroscience researchers in the areas of sensorimotor behavior and perception, language, memory, executive function and substance abuse.

Our program offers comprehensive training from an internationally recognized faculty. The rigorous academic program prepares students for research careers at research institutes, at public and private universities, or in non-academic settings.

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.

Events

Announcing the 2026 Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Award Winners!

Outstanding PhD Student in Cognitive Neuroscience: Mohammadreza Bayat
Outstanding BS Student in Behavioral Neuroscience: Lucia Cruz
Best Dissertation in Cognitive Neuroscience: Dr. Emily Martin
Best Presentation in the CN Series: Benjelene Sutherland

Previous Winners:

2025

Outstanding PhD Student in Cognitive Neuroscience: Benjelene Sutherland
Outstanding BS Student in Behavioral Neuroscience: Valentina Millan
Best Dissertation in Cognitive Neuroscience: Dr. Maria Vanessa Rivera Nunez
Best Presentation in the CN Series: Stephen Suss

2024

Outstanding PhD Student in Cognitive Neuroscience: Maria Vanessa Rivera Nunez
Outstanding BS Student in Behavioral Neuroscience: Lohane Moreira Da Costa
Best Dissertation in Cognitive Neuroscience: Dr. Lauren Bowen
Best Presentation in the CN Series: Marilyn Curtis