[Thread! Stanford Biosciences 2022]

I am hoping to apply for stem cell and regenerative medicine. Glad to find a group of others!

[Ask questions about the PhD application process!]

On 5/1/2021 at 12:37 PM, warm-valley said:

How bad are my chances if I have little research experience for getting into a neuroscience PhD? I'll be starting work in a lab part-time soon, and I have my Bachelor's dissertation (thesis) next year, but that's all I have.

Also, does it reflect badly on the application to have a disability?

I will suggest you at least accumulate some research experience. Part-time sounds not enough. Research experience is important especially for top programs. The best way is applying for a technician or post-undergraduate intern position and stay for one or two years. That would be much helpful. Also, I think your research experience is not necessary related to neuroscience. Any bio-related fields should be fine. Just show them you can handle experiments and are a quick-learner.

 

Also I am curious, why you have a thesis in undergraduate but only little research experience? Your thesis is not related to research?