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I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience or knew of anyone who got a research degree outside of the US. I got a full offer for the university in Australia and they will need an answer in a few weeks. It is frustrating because I have only heard back from 2 of the dozen programs I applied two (both for interviews). I was wondering if anyone had any information on getting a research degree outside of the US and getting a job back in the US. The reason I doubt it is because of my very respectable mentors from different universities told me to stay in the US and build my connections and network here. Thoughts?

Anyone familiar with the ASU clinical psychology program. I got an invite but have heard some mix reviews. I also found their stipend funding (15k for 9 months) really low.

Hey guys, Would you have any advice for behavioral neuroscience programs with a focus on substance/drug use? I have OHSU, UCSD, and a few others but would really like some ideas? If you know PIs please PM. Looking for programs/research that look at how drugs effect brain development/structure. Also behavioral effects of drugs. Thanks

I have some really good review material for the psych gre but all of them are from a few years ago and don't have dsm v. Anyone know a book or resource that would cover the study review (besides the actual manual of course)

DO you guys know any that are substance use focused?

I am looking for Behavioral neuroscience programs that do rotations in first year. I know that OHSU does this and from what i hear it is great. you get to work with 3-4 professors, some times get on papers, and get to network. Do you guys know of any other programs that do that?

Hey their guys. Looking for behavior or behavioral neuroscience programs involved with responses to drugs like marijuana. With a developmental twist is a bonus! I applied to 10 last year and got 8 interview invites and 2 offers. Had to decline for some personal reasons (family deaths and what not) but ill be re-applying next year. Good stats and not too worried. 3.9 GPA, 6 years of research in 4 different labs , co-author on 4 pubs, 4 great recommendations from top people in the field. only thing lacking is my GRE which is v=158 (79%) q= 154 (56%) and AW= 5 (93%). Im not too worried about applying again. pretty sure ill get invites and offers. just wondering if you guys had any idea for programs or PIs that are focused in behavioral neuroscience and substance use (other than tobacco and alcohol)

Thanks for the input guys. Im struggling with a similar situation

IM in the same boat man. it is tough

Would love some feedback on this. Applied to 8 schools. interviews at all 8. Got one offer. Thinking "well I'm gonna be first author on a publication by the next time i apply as well as have my name on 3 or 4 papers... should i wait and try for better"

Are stipends taxed? Or is the amount given in my offer letter the exact amount given to me? Will it shrink from taxes?

Thanks for the advice. I want to go into research and academia but research first (they go hand in hand). it just worries me that there are no RA fundings or fellowships or grants from the department.

I am looking for current or future students to tell me what ideal funding packages look like. I got accepted into a program that offers full tuition and TA all 4-5 years (year round) but has no departmental grants, or fellowships, or research assistant positions. Since this is the only offer I got, I'm not sure if I should settle. The other programs I applied to offered more funding options and seem to give their students more offers like that. Also it would be nice to see a resource saying "when looking for graduate school pick one that offers these" Any help?

If you have not been invited or gotten anything positive yet you will not get anything. Went to the interview and heard back 4 days later. They already accepted their candidates i think

I guess my question is how do I prepare for this? Should i try and read everyones papers or focus on top 3 or something.

I am interviewing at a school next week where I will be interviewing with 5 POIs. I have 2 top choices and the other 3 i had to list but I am not super stoked on their research. The program format is once you get accepted you do rotations and pick a PI. How should i prepare for this? DO i need to know all 5s research front and back or just my main two? Any advice?

After getting interview invites, several graduate students have reached out wanting to know if I have any questions about the program, school, or PI. What questions would be good ones to ask?

I would be interested as well. Send me PM about it

Hey guys, So I have been looking for programs and PIs with a focus on developmental substance use. I have a few programs that look at specific substances (Marijuana), a few that look at neurocognitive effects, and a few others. So far I have 9 programs written down to apply for but I would like 2 or 3 more. Any suggestions? Trying to stay way from clinical and want more developmental or behavior neuropsych programs. Would love some suggestions. If it helps Im applying to LSUUSCUTDUWMOHSUMSUFIUASUUTSAUCLA

I have 8 other programs I am interested in but three of my top choices have stated that they were essential unsure, don't know, or there is a potential they would accept. So it is not a no, but it is not a yes. It is really confusing because I don't want to pester them into saying "yes i am taking a student apply". Does anyone have any advice? Should I still apply? Has this happened where someone applied and they accepted them. Would love to hear views.

Long story short I am trying to discover different topics in developmental child psychology so that I can narrow down my graduate school selection and search. I have 6 years of research experience and I have worked in 2 different child development labs. One looked at substance use the other worked at social and language development. I just want to know what else is out there because I have been exposed to a lot of research but I am having a lot of trouble narrowing it down. Would anyone be abel to provide some research topics with in developmental child psychology?

I have been looking for programs, mainly Phds with a concentration on development and substance use (particular marijuana use). I have some good leads and programs in mind but the search has turned out to be very difficult and I was wondering if anyone here could give some names or programs. It would be greatly appreciated.

I have started to email PIs for programs I am interested in and I was wondering how much contact should there be. Several PIs have been very interested and asked for my CV while others just say "yes I am accepting students". Does anyone have any advice about this?

Where do you attend if you don't mind me asking?

eeeeeeee Not what I wanted to hear!!!!! My three LOR will be stellar and from top researchers in their field (so I'm not worried about those). Each individual I have worked with for 2 or more years and they were essentially mentors to me. My GPA was a 3.9/4 and my degree was an honors degree. I have not written my personal statement but I am not too worried about it either. I would consider myself a good writer. Like I said I have 6 years of research experience, an honors thesis, and the co author on same major paper in High Impact journals. I am still worried about my GRE but would much rather work more than spend time studying for it