Program Overview

Harvard PhD Program in Neuroscience

Overview

The Harvard Program in Neuroscience is a doctoral training program comprising 150 students and 160 faculty who span the many interdisciplinary subfields of neuroscience and research institutes across Harvard University and Boston.

Leadership Team

Program Director

• John Assad

Associate Director

• Chinfei Chen

Administrator

• Susan Jackson

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in neuroscience, covering various interdisciplinary subfields and research areas.

Research Areas

• The program encompasses a wide range of research areas across Harvard University and Boston, providing students with diverse opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Student Body

• The program consists of 150 students, offering a collaborative and dynamic environment for learning and growth.

Faculty

• The program is supported by 160 faculty members, ensuring students receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.

News and Events

• Recent findings from co-lead author and PiN alumni, Trevor Krolak '25, have improved understanding of neurodegeneration and interpretation of brain scans.
• PiN graduate Ya'el Courtney was selected to serve as a Commencement Marshal in Harvard's 374th Commencement and as Student Speaker in the 2025 DMS Hooding Ceremony.
• Studying neuroscience gives Nghia Nguyen insights into ‘technical, tangible’ reasons for the things he does every day.