Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science
Graduate
Leading the Future of Brain Science
Research at Brown emphasizes collaborative theoretical and experimental studies of the brain, from the molecular to the behavioral and cognitive levels. It unites researchers who study the fundamental mechanisms of nervous system function and those who seek to create devices with brain-like functions that can assist people. The faculty is also committed to translating fundamental knowledge into practical applications to the diagnosis and treatment of the devastating effects of disease and trauma of the nervous system. Brown is a leader in brain-related research and offers exceptional training and course work for those interested in pursuing careers in brain science.
The Robert J. & Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science partners with eight discipline-based graduate programs. Students interested in interdisciplinary brain science training enter through one of the following graduate programs.
Graduate Programs
The Applied Mathematics Graduate Program provides training and research activities in a broad spectrum of applied mathematics. The program provides training and research opportunities in applied mathematics through seminars, workshops, coursework, and research projects with faculty. Graduate students develop both a broad working knowledge of applied mathematics and a deep understanding of their selected area of study.
Biomedical engineering research is at the interface of engineering, biology, and medicine. The Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering offers advanced training for careers in academia or industry, and features an interdisciplinary approach in four complementary research areas: tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, neuroengineering/imaging, biomaterials/nanotechnology, and biomechanics.
The Graduate Programs in Biostatistics offer courses of study leading to Ph.D., Sc.M., and A.M. degrees. Major areas of research activity include analysis of biomarkers and diagnostic tests, causal inference and missing data, time series and functional data analysis, spatial data and network analysis; bioinformatics, longitudinal data, meta-analysis, and multilevel modeling.
CLPS is dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of mind, brain, behavior and language. The department offers two Ph.D. programs in Cognitive Science and Psychology. Research areas include: behavioral neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, higher-level cognition, neural/computational models of cognition and language, perception and action, phonetics and phonology, semantics and syntax, and social psychology.
The Computer Science Graduate Program offers a Doctoral and a Master's program. Students conduct cutting-edge research and combine technical strength with a great diversity of backgrounds. They work with world-class faculty through coursework, research projects, and theses, and contribute to instruction as teaching assistants. Leading organizations actively recruit graduates of this program.
The Graduate Program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental program that prepares students for careers that include research in biological and medical sciences. Study is directed toward understanding the biological systems of both plants and animals, as well as the scientific approaches used to make new contributions to our understanding of the biomedical field.
The Neuroscience Graduate Program promotes interdisciplinary research that crosses traditional disciplinary and departmental boundaries, while providing a strong foundation in the core concepts of neuroscience. Research in the program employs an impressive array of techniques and encompasses multiple levels of investigation from genes, molecules, and cells to neural networks, systems and behavior.
The Therapeutic Sciences Graduate Program offers advanced training appropriate for academic and research careers in the fields of biology and medical sciences with a focus on determining disease mechanisms, drug actions and developing novel therapies.
Pre-Doctoral Training
The Interdisciplinary Training in Computational, Cognitive, and Systems Neuroscience (ICoN) is a pre-doctoral program in computational cognitive neuroscience. Funds from this program will support the training of advanced pre-doctoral candidates who are capable of applying a combination of empirical and theoretical approaches that decisively address their scientific questions about the mind and brain.