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Dr. Yongsoo Kim, an associate professor in the Department of Neural & Behavioral Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, is pictured in his lab in July 2016, framed by laboratory equipment and looking away from a screen depicting two images of a section of the brain.

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Neuroscience PhD Tuition & Financial Support

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Students admitted to the Neuroscience PhD program receive a financial assistance package that includes a stipend and tuition. For the 2023-24 academic year, the stipend is $33,393.

A number of first-year supplemental awards and fellowships are also available on a competitive basis.

The program pays the stipend and tuition for the first four semesters (Fall/Spring/Summer/Fall). Subsequently, the adviser for the dissertation research is responsible for the stipend and tuition. To ensure that students will be able to complete their dissertation research in this laboratory, the departmental chair guarantees this support.

Non-Tuition Costs

Medical insurance is required for all students, with the University paying 80 percent of the cost of medical, dental and vision coverage. See details about student health insurance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the costs of the Neuroscience PhD program, please contact Kristin Smith, Director of Graduate Admissions, at kec17@psu.edu.