Eligibility

If you are unsure if you meet these eligibility criteria, ask us a question by emailing chloe_denelsbeck@hms.harvard.edu.

As a post-baccalaureate program, we are excited to accept and train students from a variety of academic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds. While we have no strict GPA or coursework requirements for applicants, we have certain restrictions and qualifications for applicants.

Applicants Must:

• Be documented U.S. Citizens and/or Permanent Residents

• Have completed (or will complete) their bachelor’s by July 2026

• Not hold any graduate level degrees (Master’s Degree or PhD)

• Plan to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience (Applicants pursuing an MD or MD/PhD should consider the Extension School, Research Assistant positions, etc.)

• Demonstrate interest in neuroscience research (for example, through coursework or previous research experience)

• Have completed their bachelor’s no more than three years before the start of the program

PiNBAC encourages applications from:

PiNBAC encourages applications from individuals from first-generation college students, low-income students, and those whose undergraduate university offered limited research opportunities. In particular, we encourage applications from individuals who completed their bachelor’s degree at a non-research-intensive academic institution.