Admission Requirements
Graduate School
The graduate schools minimum requirements for admission can be found
at: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/admissions/requirements.html.
Admission Procedures
Dual Degree Program in Neuroscience and Public Policy (M.P.A/Ph.D.)
Applications for
summer or fall admission should be completed no later than January
1.
Applications are reviewed in January and selected applicants are
invited to campus for an interview weekend in March. Final admission
decisions are made by the end of March and, in accordance the Council
of Graduate Schools national deadline, applicants have until April
15 to respond to an offer of admission.
The minimum course prerequisites
are mathematics through calculus, one semester of microeconomics, one
semester of American government and a year each of chemistry, physics,
and biology. Prior laboratory research
experience,
while not
required,
is strongly recommended. The following materials are required:
1. Electronic Application
Applications should be submitted electronically. On the electronic
application, under intended major field of study, enter both
Neuroscience PhD and Public Affairs MPA. Please consult the UW-Madison
Graduate School web page for more information regarding electronic
applications.
2. Reasons for Graduate Study
The Neuroscience and Public Policy program prepares students
for a variety
of careers at the interface of research and public policy. Neuroscience
research is a central element of the program, and students should
therefore prepare a thoughtful statement of their research goals and
interests as well as their reasons for seeking graduate training
in neuroscience. The matching of students with potential neuroscience
advisors is an important consideration in admissions decisions. Students
should also explain their interests in public policy training and reflect
on the importance of public policy training for researchers. If you have
not completed the couse prerequisistes, please be sure to include any
plans to complete the courses prior to matriculation in your statement.
This statement may be submitted with the electronic application.
3. Official Transcripts
One official copy of all undergraduate and any previous
graduate transcripts should be included.
4. Three Electronic Letters of Recommendation
Letters should be from persons familiar with an applicant's academic
and research abilities. Instructions for letters of recommendation
are on the UW-Madison
Graduate School web page.
5. Official Graduate Record Examination Scores
GRE General Test is required. It is strongly recommended that a subject
test also be taken because it is required for certain predoctoral
fellowships (e.g., NSF). The examination should be taken prior to
December
so that scores will be available by December 15. In order to expedite
the receipt of test scores directly by the Neuroscience Training
Program, the Educational Testing Service has established specific
transmittal
codes. On the GRE registration form, use code number R1846 for "Institution" and 0213 for "Department Code".
6. Cover Letter or Resume
Send via e-mail to npp@mhub.neuroscience.wisc.edu.
7. Official TOEFL scores (applicants who have not
completed 2 semesters of college instruction in English).
On the TOEFL
registration form, use code number 1846 for "Institution"
and 30 for "Department Code".
Paper application materials should be directed to:
Admissions Committee
Dual-Degree Program in Neuroscience and Public Policy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1300 University Avenue, Room 7225 MSC
Madison, WI 53706-1532
For questions regarding the admissions process, please contact
the Program Administrator (call 608-262-4932 or email npp@mhub.neuroscience.wisc.edu).
Financial Aid
A stipend that covers tuition, fees, living costs and health
insurance is provided for all students. Support
is
derived from training grant stipends, fellowships, and faculty research
grants. Support is guaranteed for seven years if progress is satisfactory.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison also has a fellowship program of
special interest to targeted under-represented minorities and educationally
disadvantaged United States citizens or Permanent Residents. Consideration
for financial aid is automatic with each application.
Enrollment
The normal path for the dual degree Program will be for students to
enter the Master of Public Affairs program and the Ph.D. program in Neuroscience
simultaneously in year one. For most students, the MPA program will be
completed in two to three years, the Ph.D. program in five to six years.
For students who want to start in the MPA program after already having
begun in the Neuroscience program, a case-by-case evaluation will be
made, in consultation with the student and her/his advisor, about how
best to integrate the student's training in the two programs.
Single-Degree Training
If you do not wish to pursue a dual-degree, but are interested in a
single degree in Neuroscience or Public Policy, please consult the admission
procedures for those programs.
Admission procedures to La Follette's Master's program (M.P.A.
only)
Admission procedures to Neuroscience
Training Program (Ph.D. only)
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