Most recent Autumn (Fall) 2026 application deadline was November 13, 2026 (deadline has passed). Undergraduate Neuroscience applications have an annual deadline on the first Friday in October (date varies).

Master SOP

Resume

General LOR

Transcript

Bachelor Degree

Minimum GPA

PhD in Neuroscience applicants must meet a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), with an alternative of a 3.0 GPA for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. GRE scores are not required or accepted. Non-native English speakers must submit an official score for accepted English tests, though specific minimum scores are not provided. Required application materials include short-answer essays/statement of purpose (2,000 characters), official transcripts, a resume/CV, and letters of recommendation. Calculus is recommended but not required.

The UW Graduate School application fee is USD 90.00. International PhD students in Neuroscience are reported as fully guaranteed funding (salary, tuition, and benefits) and receive tuition waivers for Tier I graduate students; student activity & building fees (about USD 250) are not covered by the waiver.

Not specified in Neuroscience

Eligibility Criteria

Application Requirements

Fees and Funding

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Fall	Nov 13, 2026