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FURTHER QUESTIONS

If you have any specific questions about your application, contact Chloe Denelsbeck at chloe_denelsbeck@hms.harvard.edu and someone will be in touch to answer your questions.

HOW TO SUBMIT LETTERS OF REC

When the applicant submits their application, their letter writers will receive an email with instructions on how to submit their letter. In that email there will be a secure link to a form where they will upload their letter. The deadline for applicants is March 1 and the deadline for letters of recommendation is March 15.

Applications for the 2024-2026 cohort have closed. Please check back in November/December 2024 for the 2025-2027 cohort applications.

Click here to apply or copy and paste the link into your browser. https://hms.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeFXLUcjwcxMz0W

Essay Questions:

  1. *Please explain your interest in neuroscience and what you have done to explore the field. If you have previous research experience, please clearly describe your research project(s), including the specific research questions you explored, your relevant hypotheses, the approaches you used to study your question, and any predicted or observed results. (500 words maximum) We recommend you write and save your essay in a word processor like Microsoft Word or Google Docs and copy/paste into the application.

  2. *Please tell us a bit about yourself and your motivation for applying to PiNBAC. Explain what you hope to get out of the PiNBAC experience and how participation in PiNBAC relates to your future academic and career goals. (500 words maximum)

  3. *A core part of the Harvard PiNBAC Program mission is to identify and attract the most promising students to form a dynamic and diverse community. We are committed to educating individuals who reflect the growing diversity of perspectives and life experiences represented in society today and who will contribute to our commitment to sustain a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment. Please share how your experiences or activities will advance our mission and commitment. (500 words maximum)