Degree Programs

Applicants wishing to pursue their PhD while participating and in - and receiving fellowship support from - the Research Training Program in Sleep, Circadian and Respiratory Neurobiology must be accepted into a a degree program at Harvard in order to be considered for the program, and must have matriculated into that program before starting their training. Doctoral students at other accredited schools can also participate in this program and receive funding if they have to arranged to work with a Faculty Preceptor in this program. However, preference is generally given to Harvard students. Questions regarding non-Harvard degree programs should be directed to the Program Administrator at sleep_training@hms.harvard.edu.

To apply to a Harvard degree program, applicants must complete the admissions process required for that program.  Please see details and instructions for these programs on the Harvard Medical School website:
HMS Division of Medical Sciences degree programs main page
Some of the most popular programs:
Program in Neuroscience
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)
HMS-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST)

Once accepted into a degree program, applicants may be eligible to apply for Pre-doctoral fellowship support through the Research Training Program in Sleep, Circadian and Respiratory Neurobiology. For additional information on eligibility, please see the eligibility guidelines for this program.

Applicants who plan to complete their doctoral degree program before beginning a fellowship can apply for a Post-doctoral Training Program Fellowship.  Post-doctoral applicants must have documented the completion of their degree requirements before they can be appointed.

Please find application materials and further information on the Research Training Program in Sleep, Circadian and Respiratory Neurobiology on the program mainpage and under forms and resources.