The Ph.D. in Neuroengineering is a joint program between the UAB School of Engineering and Heersink School of Medicine. This program integrates advanced topics in neurophysiology, neural dynamics, neuropathology, systems engineering, computational analysis, advanced imaging, and data analysis to train the next generation of scientists tackling the brain's greatest challenges.
🔬 Clinical Impact — Work alongside clinicians treating thousands of patients with
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, and brain tumors at one of the nation's premier medical centers.
💰 Full Funding — Competitive stipends that include tuition and health insurance.
Top applicants may be awarded Blazer Fellowships.
🧠 Cutting-Edge Research — Develop novel therapeutics, neuroprosthetics, and tools
to restore lost brain function and improve patient outcomes.
👥 Interdisciplinary — Combine expertise in neurobiology, neuroscience,
engineering, and data science in a highly collaborative environment.
Research Focus Areas
Brain-Computer Interfaces
Neural Prosthetics & Rehabilitation
Neuromodulation Technologies
Computational Neuroscience
Advanced Neuroimaging
Data Analysis & Neural Dynamics
Admission Requirements
Competitive applicants typically have:
- GPA of 3.0 or greater with significant research experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, neuroscience, physical sciences, life sciences, or mathematics
- Minimum 6 months of research experience
Ready to Transform Brain Science?
Apply today and join the neuroengineering revolution!
