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fAU and FAU-MPFI PARTNERED GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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International Max Planck Research School for Synapses & Circuits

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Synapses and Circuits provides innovative and individualized doctoral training in interdisciplinary neuroscience research. The IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits is a partnership between the Max Planck ³Ô¹ÏÍø Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) and ³Ô¹ÏÍø (FAU) and is the only IMPRS program in the United States. The program offers students a world-class, competitive doctoral program while giving them the opportunity to learn, train and work in multiple countries.

  • Career development opportunities
  • Possibility of lab rotations during the first six months
  • Mentoring and guidance by a Thesis Advisory Committee
  • A multitude of training opportunities: methods workshops, courses, travel grants, soft skills courses etc.

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Integrative Biology-Neuroscience Ph.D. Program

Integrative Biology is a multidisciplinary doctoral program of the Department of Biological Sciences with the participation of other departments and colleges at ³Ô¹ÏÍø. The Integrative Biology-Neuroscience (IBNS) program is a doctoral program with an emphasis in neuroscience. Comprehending the full function of the brain, in health and disease, requires the understanding of sub-cellular processes in single neurons, signal integration by the brain, and cognitive function. The neuroscience faculty in the IBNS program will tackle many of the cutting-edge questions in neuroscience through the integration of multiple disciplines, different model systems, and a broad spectrum of technologies. Faculty will provide the formal course work and the staff of excellent core facilities will provide practical workshops in advanced microscopy methods.

  • Work alongside and learn from top research faculty
  • Perform research at FAU and Max Planck ³Ô¹ÏÍø Institute of Neuroscience
  • Access to $20 million state-of-the-art scientific equipment
  • Publish in top research journals
  • Research funding opportunities

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Biological Sciences Master's Programs

³Ô¹ÏÍø offers multiple master’s degree programs in biology that prepare students for future doctoral programs, health profession programs, teaching, research, or careers in business or government. Students may enroll on a full or part-time basis; all receive guidance from a faculty advisor. Normally, the degree is completed within two years full-time or four years part-time. The Department of Biological Sciences offers master’s degrees in the following areas:

  • Biology
  • Teaching
  • Marine Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Business Biotechnology

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Neuroscience Graduate Program

The FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute sponsors the Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP) Ph.D. program. Work alongside world-renowned faculty who are utilizing novel techniques to perform cutting-edge research in cellular, molecular, and biomedical neuroscience; sensorimotor, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience; and theoretical and computational neuroscience. At FAU we believe that celebrating and valuing diversity and inclusivity generates innovative education, inspired curricula, high-quality research, effectively problem-solving, and general creativity, by establishing an environment in which all students can achieve their potential.Ìý

  • Common 1st year curriculum and laboratory rotations
  • Seminars from nationally recognized neuroscientists
  • Integrated and well-rounded experience for PhD students

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