ASG Student Application Form 2026
Dear Prospective Neuroscience & Psychology PhD Students,

We are a group of current NYU Neuroscience & Psychology PhD students who would like to help you with your PhD applications. We want to support anyone who is applying to US-based PhD programs by offering free general application review, 1-on-1 mentorship, and insight into the NYU program.

Applications open July 15th and close September 15th. We encourage everyone to apply. We particularly encourage students from underrepresented groups to apply. As NYU grad students, we proudly represent diverse backgrounds and can empathize with students undergoing stressors related to being an underrepresented minority, first-generation student, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and more.

Please note that enrollment in the Application Support Group does not affect how your application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee nor does it guarantee admission or invitation for interview to NYU. This a student-run initiative by the NYU grad student council, NeuroPIL (https://nyu-neuropil.github.io) and all personal information will be kept confidential from NYU faculty and administration.

For more information about the ASG visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/145E5RcPzq0EM3_qNcjoEB38HwKLNRgEHwVSftL3C0w0/edit?tab=t.0

For more information about the NYU PhD programs and how to apply visit: 
Neuroscience Graduate Program: https://neuroscience.nyu.edu/

Please visit our application FAQ page for advice on how to prepare your application. We worked on this FAQ in collaboration with the Admissions Committee: https://nyu-neuropil.github.io/applications_faqs.html
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Undergraduate institution
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What is your current position? *
What cycle will you be applying to graduate school? (We will prioritize students applying to this cycle 2026-27) *

Please indicate what fields of study you are interested in going into graduate school (Check all that apply). 

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For those fields selected above, what specific research questions are you most interested in exploring?
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How many graduate programs do you plan to apply to? An approximate number is perfectly fine. *

Please describe up to three of your key research experiences. Make sure to include Lab Name, Institution and your role or contribution (1–2 sentences). Example: 

In the Penelope Rujin Lab at New York University, I run behavioral experiments in knock-out mouse lines to reveal molecular pathways underlying social cognition and fear-related responses.

Research Experience #1

Research Experience #2

Research Experience #3

Indicate up to five labs at NYU that most interest you. (OPTIONAL)

What are/were your minor/majors in undergraduate? (Check all that apply)

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What are you most looking for feedback on? (Check all that apply)

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What got you interested in pursuing graduate school in neuroscience or psychology? (Check all that apply)

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How prepared do you currently feel to apply to a PhD program in Psychology or Neuroscience?
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Not at all prepared [I do not know where to begin with graduate applications]
Fully prepared [I feel confident I could submit a competitive application today]
Would you like to share any aspects of your background or experiences to help us match you with a mentor?
How did you hear about us?
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Are there any other things you would like to share with us to help us match you with a mentor?

Commitment Acknowledgment

If I am selected for this program, I understand that I am expected to respond to communications promptly, confirm my participation by the deadline, and commit to participating in the program.

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