NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Graduate Program in Neuroscience will be attending the NIH Graduate Fair on July 15, 2026 in Bethesda, MD on the NIH Campus (Natcher Conference Center). Student registration opens on Monday, May 4th (there is no registration fee.)
About the fair:
The NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair brings together trainees participating in the NIH Postbac Program, the NIH Summer Internship Program and other college and university students who are considering pursuing graduate or professional school.
The NIH Graduate & Professional School Fair consists of: Panel and short lecture sessions that provide recommendations for getting into graduate and/or professional school. , In-person exhibitor sessions. The exhibitor sessions are your opportunity to meet and speak with students and trainees.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: This event is hosted by the NIH. Please contact pbp@od.nih.gov for accessibility assistance. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Natcher+Conference+Center/@38.9978413,-77.0988804,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b7c95e59db76ef:0x1cb6d53ae827bcc4!8m2!3d38.9978413!4d-77.0988804!16s%2Fg%2F1tdmlcf7?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D.
For more info visit www.training.nih.gov. Neuroscience Final Exam: Anna Li
Graduate Program in Neuroscience
Dissertation Defense
Anna Li
Lab of Nick Steinmetz
Causal and distributed mechanisms of cortical computation
Magnuson Health Sciences Building, K-069
*Note: the public presentation is for the first hour only.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center B (HSB). Campus room: K-069. Accessibility Contact: Please contact Jennifer Simpson at neurogrd@uw.edu if accommodations are required. Event Types: Academics.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
2027 Neuro PhD Applications Open
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Please contact Jennifer Simpson at neurogrd@uw.edu if accommodations are required. Event Types: Academics.
Saturday, August 1, 2026.
For more info visit gpneuro.uw.edu. Neuroscience PhD Info Session (1 of 3)
This session is for prospective applicants interested in joining the UW Neuroscience Autumn 2027 cohort. We will discuss questions related to the 2027 application process along with any other questions applicants may have about the program or life in Seattle.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91662328733. Accessibility Contact: Please contact Jennifer Simpson at neurogrd@uw.edu if accommodations are required. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
Neuroscience Final Exam: Ari Peden-Asarch
Graduate Program in Neuroscience
Dissertation Defense
Ari Peden-Asarch
Lab of John Neumaier
Astronomy of the Brain: Neural Reorganization Across Persistent Fentanyl Use
Magnuson Health Sciences Building, G-328
*Note: the public presentation is for the first hour only.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center B (HSB). Campus room: G-328. Accessibility Contact: Please contact Jennifer Simpson at neurogrd@uw.edu if accommodations are required. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Neuroscience PhD Info Session (2 of 3)
This session is for prospective applicants interested in joining the UW Neuroscience Autumn 2027 cohort. We will discuss questions related to the 2027 application process along with any other questions applicants may have about the program or life in Seattle.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91662328733. Accessibility Contact: Please contact Jennifer Simpson at neurogrd@uw.edu if accommodations are required. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Zoom.