At Cornell, make sure you look closely at whether the research you’re most interested in happens in Ithaca or at the med school in NYC. If you’re especially interested in pharmacological research involving clinical trials, it may be med center based.
Based on scanning this list… Universities Researching Psychedelics | Psychedelic Invest I’d suggest taking a close look at WashU in St. Louis. Washington University’s Program in Psychedelic Research | Healthy Mind Lab | Washington University in St. Louis You’d get the need-based aid you need there, and they just instituted need-blind admissions last year. It’s excellent for all things premed/neuroscience and brain/behavior. This pathway for entering students could be of interest: Mind, Brain, and Behavior | Arts & Sciences WashU heavily favors ED applicants, but they do have EDII.
College of Wooster could be a good low-match/safety. It’s an extremely research-oriented school. They meet 89% of need on average, but are very likely to fill the gap with merit for higher-stat admits. Neuroscience - The College of Wooster The College of Wooster