2020 Neuroscience PhD Applicants and Admission Results

[sgoldst2]

8 hours ago, featherstars said:

Anybody hear anything from/know when Indiana University and UMass Amherst send out invites?

UMass Amherst sent out invitations Monday, but I don't know if they send them all out at once.  

[Sammetabolite]

13 hours ago, rejectionkween2020 said:

Their website says they review small batches of applications every monday until march-ish I believe. One interview date I was offered was March 27th so I would say look out for an email on Tuesdays between now until march. If it helps to know I submitted my app on Dec 1st

Thanks for the info. I submitted my application since October, although I am an international student already in US rounding up my masters program. I am expectant. 

[Herstology]

21 hours ago, mitochondria_1 said:

They sent an email with the link. When you click "open this guide" it gives you the option to download the app. 

Hmm I still didn’t receive anything but maybe it’s because I selected the last interview date

[Fruit Flies]

21 hours ago, Mimititi said:

What is the deal with Brown NIH? If you’re offered an interview with Brown, can you still be offered an interview with NIH, or is it one or the other?

I got both. But they might still only accept for one.

[Polar]

2 hours ago, sheridangoldstein said:

UMass Amherst sent out invitations Monday, but I don't know if they send them all out at once.  

Do you mean UMass Amherst Neuroscience & Behavior program?

[Mimititi]

53 minutes ago, Fruit Flies said:

I got both. But they might still only accept for one.

Ok, good to know. I’m interviewing at Brown but haven’t heard from NIH. Which is fine, as Brown is my top choice school.

[lencarn]

Does anyone know when Rockefeller interviews usually take place? 

March?

[sgoldst2]

56 minutes ago, Polar said:

Do you mean UMass Amherst Neuroscience & Behavior program?

Yes

[phd2020]

On 1/7/2020 at 11:48 AM, Sammetabolite said:

Anyone heard from Vanderbilt IGP?

Yes, by phone on december 12

[Sammetabolite]

3 minutes ago, phd2020 said:

Yes, by phone on december 12

Have you gone for the interview? I am still expecting the invite. Although, I am an international applicant already in US

Edited January 8, 2020 by Sammetabolite

[Polar]

18 minutes ago, sheridangoldstein said:

Yes

Thanks!

[sirt3]

2 hours ago, Fruit Flies said:

I got both. But they might still only accept for one.

when did you hear from brown? I applied to multiple GPP programs, heard back from one, but not from brown

[Fruit Flies]

38 minutes ago, sirt3 said:

when did you hear from brown? I applied to multiple GPP programs, heard back from one, but not from brown

Brown was December 22nd, Brown-NIH was December 27th.

[smous]

1 hour ago, lencarn said:

Does anyone know when Rockefeller interviews usually take place? 

March?

Two open houses: Feb20-22, Feb27-29

[Polar]

10 hours ago, mabelgoestophd said:

Same situation. Also, international. I have seen that people apply to RA Jobs in US on J-1 visa in this thread but after googling I got the idea that few employers would hire people on J-1 cause it's a long process or something. How are you planning on getting RA position? I feel that's the only of getting experience that would be significant for a phd consideration. 

I am currently in US with student visa, so probably going to work on F-1 OPT. Yes I have seen someone posted in this thread working on J-1 visa. I'm not sure how difficult it is procedurally, but I know that many postdocs (with or without US PhD degree) can work with J-1 visa. I also know a few international students work on F-2 or J-2 or H-4 in US (if you are married). Is it possible to apply for RA jobs in Europe?

Hopefully interviews are not done yet, and sometimes people can get an offer in March or April even without an interview. Good luck!

(Now I have 2 rejections and 6 silent applications... It's probably theoretically too early to give up, but maybe I should consider alternative plan. Actually feeling better now)

[liamhohoho]

1 minute ago, Polar said:

I am currently in US with student visa, so probably going to work on F-1 OPT. Yes I have seen someone posted in this thread working on J-1 visa. I'm not sure how difficult it is procedurally, but I know that many postdocs (with or without US PhD degree) can work with J-1 visa. I also know a few international students work on F-2 or J-2 or H-4 in US (if you are married). Is it possible to apply for RA jobs in Europe?

Hopefully interviews are not done yet, and sometimes people can get an offer in March or April even without an interview. Good luck!

(Now I have 2 rejections and 6 silent applications... It's probably theoretically too early to give up, but maybe I should consider alternative plan. Actually feeling better now)

As an international student, I totally understand your feelings right now. This year is different as many programs waived the GRE so it may take longer than usual. If you have OPT for your currently pursuing degree, applying an RA job in a school you really want to go is a good choice. I know some people did so and in the next year they got interviews and offers. Anyway, wait patiently and also get yourself prepared for the job market. Wish you the best luck!

[schaffercolls]

9 minutes ago, Polar said:

I am currently in US with student visa, so probably going to work on F-1 OPT. Yes I have seen someone posted in this thread working on J-1 visa. I'm not sure how difficult it is procedurally, but I know that many postdocs (with or without US PhD degree) can work with J-1 visa. I also know a few international students work on F-2 or J-2 or H-4 in US (if you are married). Is it possible to apply for RA jobs in Europe?

Hopefully interviews are not done yet, and sometimes people can get an offer in March or April even without an interview. Good luck!

(Now I have 2 rejections and 6 silent applications... It's probably theoretically too early to give up, but maybe I should consider alternative plan. Actually feeling better now)

Honestly start with contingencies now. Even RA/Tech jobs are far and few between, and it gets more selective depending on what kind of research you're looking into, so it will be some time before these efforts produce results. Additionally, if you're in undergrad until May/June, you have time to confirm your position (whether you get into grad school, or get a tech position, etc.). Don't wait until March, because that is when everyone is thinking the same thing as you are.

Edited January 8, 2020 by schaffercolls

[synapticfantastic]

12 minutes ago, Polar said:

I am currently in US with student visa, so probably going to work on F-1 OPT. Yes I have seen someone posted in this thread working on J-1 visa. I'm not sure how difficult it is procedurally, but I know that many postdocs (with or without US PhD degree) can work with J-1 visa. I also know a few international students work on F-2 or J-2 or H-4 in US (if you are married). Is it possible to apply for RA jobs in Europe?

Hopefully interviews are not done yet, and sometimes people can get an offer in March or April even without an interview. Good luck!

(Now I have 2 rejections and 6 silent applications... It's probably theoretically too early to give up, but maybe I should consider alternative plan. Actually feeling better now)

You could always apply to be an NIH postbac, it's an excellent opportunity!

[Polar]

6 minutes ago, schaffercolls said:

Honestly start with contingencies now. Even RA/Tech jobs are far and few between, and it gets more selective depending on what kind of research you're looking into, so it will be some time before these efforts produce results. Additionally, if you're in undergrad until May/June, you have time to confirm your position (whether you get into grad school, or get a tech position, etc.). Don't wait until March, because that is when everyone is thinking the same thing as you are.

Thanks a lot! 

I've heard NIH postbac is a very good choice, but probably I won't apply for that (for personal reasons). But still many thanks!

[LilAstro]

20 minutes ago, schaffercolls said:

Honestly start with contingencies now. Even RA/Tech jobs are far and few between, and it gets more selective depending on what kind of research you're looking into, so it will be some time before these efforts produce results. Additionally, if you're in undergrad until May/June, you have time to confirm your position (whether you get into grad school, or get a tech position, etc.). Don't wait until March, because that is when everyone is thinking the same thing as you are.

Do you think it would be helpful after all of this to post openings for tech positions, etc. For example if I get in to grad school, my tech position will open up and I would love to be able to help out as much as I can.

[lencarn]

57 minutes ago, smous said:

Two open houses: Feb20-22, Feb27-29

any idea when they will send out interviews?

edit: saw that invites were sent

Edited January 8, 2020 by lencarn

[Herstology]

Just received official R from Rockefeller! First rejection from one of my top choices   but looking forward to the interviews I have 

 

edit: first “official rejection” 

Edited January 8, 2020 by Herstology

[phd2020]

3 hours ago, Sammetabolite said:

Have you gone for the interview? I am still expecting the invite. Although, I am an international applicant already in US

Not yet. I was offered Jan 24, Jan 31, or Feb 14. I chose feb 14 since I have interviews the other weekends.  

[schaffercolls]

1 hour ago, Kendra Case said:

Do you think it would be helpful after all of this to post openings for tech positions, etc. For example if I get in to grad school, my tech position will open up and I would love to be able to help out as much as I can.

I don't know. Aside from the timing issue (people looking for tech positions probably starting May-June, and leaving techs vacating their positions in August-September), I don't see why not.

[NeuroKween]

13 hours ago, mabelgoestophd said:

Same situation. Also, international. I have seen that people apply to RA Jobs in US on J-1 visa in this thread but after googling I got the idea that few employers would hire people on J-1 cause it's a long process or something. How are you planning on getting RA position? I feel that's the only of getting experience that would be significant for a phd consideration. 

I’m on a J1 and it wasn’t really a long process. If it’s a university you’re applying to, they have HR that does the process and the PI doesn’t have to bother with it at all.