Take a moment to congratulate yourself. Being admitted to graduate school is a major accomplishment! If you’re deciding between multiple programs, there are important professional and personal considerations you should evaluate.
Professional:
- Are faculty members taking students in the areas of research of interest to you?
Identifying a good research fit is critical. Find out if the program covers the areas of research you might want to pursue. If there are only one or two labs doing the type of work you’re interested in, you may have limited options, especially given that labs often undergo changes in space and funding.
Access to the full article is available to SfN members.
Neuronline is a benefit of SfN membership. Renew your membership now to make sure you don’t lose access.
About the Contributor
Rahul Patel is a graduate research assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
More in Professional Development
0 of 5 articles left
Login
or
Become a Member
to unlock content
