Programs Find Your Path in Neuroscience
From Ph.D. training to online certificates, postdoc fellowships to summer internships — the UF Department of Neuroscience offers research-intensive graduate training, flexible online programs for working professionals, and hands-on opportunities for undergraduates and post-baccs. Explore the program that fits your goals.
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Our trainees conduct research on some of the most challenging and urgent questions within the neuroscience field today. Our students regularly publish in top journals and are supported by numerous specialized training (T32) grants from the National Institutes of Health. Moreover, many of our students receive individual NIH training fellowships and other national awards, metrics of their national competitiveness and preparedness for research careers. In addition to research-intensive training programs, our department offers online certificate and master’s programs for those interested in an in-depth exploration of the brain for professional or academic development.
GRaduate Programs
Ph.D. in Neuroscience
The Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience is designed with a modernized curriculum that integrates well-rounded core neuroscience coursework and practical experiences, enabling neuroscience trainees to build strong quantitative skills that emphasize experimental design and statistical rigor. We strive to provide a rigorous and supportive environment that offers ample professional development and prepares students for a lifelong career in research science. With numerous advanced training programs funded by the NIH (T32s) in areas such as Alzheimer’s disease and movement disorders, our program offers considerable flexibility for each student to personalize their training experience to accomplish their own career goals.
M.S. in Medical Sciences: Neuroscience
The goal of the M.S. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience is to provide students with applicable knowledge and essential research skills that can be leveraged toward multiple academic and private sector career path options. Students will take foundational coursework and complete a mentored research thesis. Some students may develop a passion for their topic of interest and pursue the Ph.D. track in neuroscience.
Online Programs
Our online programs are designed for post-graduate students and working professionals, whose professions are impacted by the field of neuroscience. Our programs are designed to increase understanding of normal brain function and the clinical expression and underlying pathogenesis of common neurological disorders.
undergraduate and post-bacc Programs
GATORAADE
Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Education is post-baccalaureate study for students who have already received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and want to complete additional college coursework. Interested students typically take undergraduate courses to fulfill requirements for a professional school, teacher certification or prerequisites for graduate study or licensure/certification.
Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP)
The Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP) is a full-time, 10-week paid research internship hosted by the UF Department of Neuroscience and the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute. Students receive an immersive research experience with extensive professional development programming aimed at increasing readiness for graduate research degree programs.
Postdoctoral Training Opportunities
Postdoctoral Research
The University of Florida is a vibrant training ground for postdoctoral fellows. Affiliations with the McKnight Brain Institute and a range of UF centers provide a strong scientific community and ample opportunity for building essential career skills both in and outside the laboratory.
Core Resources & Opportunities
AI-Powered Research at UF
Graduate students at UF have access to world-class AI infrastructure — including HiPerGator, one of the fastest supercomputers in U.S. higher education, and NaviGator AI, UF's secure platform for 40+ large language models. Our department is committed to making these tools accessible from day one.
College of Medicine
COM Office of Research
The UF College of Medicine Office of Research connects you to funding opportunities, grant writing training, research cores, and professional development resources to support your growth as a researcher.
department of Graduate Student Success
Graduate Student Success Center
UF Graduate Student Success offers professional development, thesis and dissertation support, wellness resources, funding opportunities, and community programs to help you thrive throughout your graduate journey.
UF Graduate School
UF Graduate School Funding Opportunities
From fellowships and assistantships to travel awards and dissertation funding, the UF Graduate School offers a range of financial support for graduate students at every stage of their program.
Division of Student Life
UF Career Connections Center
From CV reviews and career coaching to job fairs and industry exploration tools, the Career Connections Center helps graduate students prepare for careers in academia, industry, and beyond — including access to the Molm Family Gator Career Closet for professional attire.
Training News
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