The Neuroscience Graduate Program (NSP) at the University of Colorado Anschutz features diverse faculty spanning modern neuroscience. Through rigorous training and mentoring, the program aims to train critical thinkers poised for success in any endeavor they choose. For 20 years, the program has been supported by a prestigious T32, the Jointly Sponsored Institutional Predoctoral Training Grant, one of the 28 institutions to receive the award.
Collaborative Research
Many of our faculty share joint grants, with collaborations often initiated by students. The program is closely allied with 14 departments at CU Anschutz, featuring over 80 neuroscientists, providing students opportunities to interact and learn from experts in many fields.Rigorous Coursework
Students are offered a series of core courses covering the breadth of neuroscience, providing a broad and solid foundation. Cell and molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, developmental neurobiology, statistics, quantitative methodology and coding are core components of the curriculum
Seminar Series
World class faculty are invited to share their newest research in a vibrant and well-attended seminar series. Students interact with seminar speakers in both a journal club-with-expert program and at lunch.
Lab Rotations
Students participate in three 10-12 week lab rotations during their first year, providing them the opportunity to evaluate lab culture and mentorship style, and build relationships. Following each rotation, students present their research and receiving feedback.Annual Retreat
The annual fall retreat is held in the Rocky Mountains and features faculty and student research talks and poster sessions, an invited keynote speaker and free time for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and other recreational activities. New students are integrated into the community, learn about research opportunities, talk science, and have fun.
Outreach: NOG
The Program supports the student-led Neuroscience Outreach Group (NOG) which spearheads numerous innovative programs. NOG collaborates with local schools, colleges, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, TEDx, and runs a mentorship program to help craft graduate applications. NOG serves as a centerpiece for the neuroscience community.
Outreach: N-CORE
An NIH ENDURE grant sponsors a summer research program to enhance diversity in neuroscience. The N-CORE program brings to campus highly motivated undergraduate students from backgrounds historically excluded based on race, ethnicity or ableism.
Students accepted in the PhD program are provided full tuition, health and dental insurance, and a stipend of $43,000 per year for living expenses. Continued support is contingent upon satisfactory academic and research performance by the student. When a student enters a thesis lab, the thesis mentor assumes complete responsibility for the student’s stipend, benefits, tuition, fees, and associated research costs.
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