Discovering the Future of Neuroscience
With an array of active laboratories and productive grant relationships, our Ph.D. program prepares students to be leaders in the ever-evolving field of neuroscience.
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The Georgetown University Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) is home to 50 Ph.D. students investigating a wide range of topics, from glial activation and age-related neurodegenerative disorders, to stroke and stroke recovery, to systems of face recognition and sound interpretation. Our students actively participate in organizing our program and teaching courses, and maintain an excellent record of publishing manuscripts and receiving grants.
Our mission is to educate our trainees to be excellent neuroscientists, lifelong learners, and responsible, active participants in the global scientific community. The success of our alumni in diverse scientific career paths demonstrates their commitment to stewarding the neuroscience discipline while living in service to their communities.
Celebrating Community
The IPN Student Awards Program is a student-led initiative to recognize peers and faculty who embody the values of the IPN, Georgetown, and the Jesuit tradition. It is rooted in values like cura personalis, mentorship, academic curiosity, and community-building.
The Georgetown Difference
We are invested in providing a transformative experience through holistic training, accessible resources, and personalized career strategies to help you reach your aspirations.
Our faculty come from various departments at Georgetown University and neighboring institutions. They provide opportunities to study neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases and HIV, as well as cognitive neuroscience, development, language, memory, social interactions, and impairments of the nervous system.
The IPN offers a concentration in cognitive science, as well as training programs in various areas of study.
Alumni Success
Our students’ success in our program propels them toward their desired careers. We provide a variety of resources and career advancement opportunities, giving students the best opportunity to succeed.
Alumni Outcomes
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