Undergrad research (neuro) and PhD admissions?

vdrumm
Mon, 15 Sep 2014 02:13:21 +0000

Ctesiphon:

You’re right, undergrad research doesn’t have to coincide exactly with future studies, but accruing at least some level of familiarity with relevant techniques is certainly helpful, right?
I do want to apply for some really good neuro programs, and I’ve seen many people suggest that 2 years of research is the bare minimum. And while it’s possible they’re just crazy, I think it’s fair to expect really good neuro programs to want more than a thesis which amounts to social psych from a candidate with no training in any relevant research methods… but again, I don’t know.