Prospective PhD Student Interest Form

Complete this form if you are interested in joining the lab and would like a response from Dr. Siara Rouzer about your interests. Your responses do not need to be formal; please provide enough information to help Dr. Rouzer understand your interests, experience, and goals as an applicant.

About you

Basic information that will help us understand your current training stage.

Full name

Email address

Current institution or employer

Current position or degree program

Highest degree earned or in progress

Expected or completed graduation date

Anticipated PhD entry term

Application status

Program(s) you are considering

Students may select either or both. Review the official Psychology PhD – Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience concentration and Neuroscience PhD program.

Psychology PhD – Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

Neuroscience PhD (TAMIN)

CV or résumé

PDF or Word document, up to 5 MB.

Optional professional profile or website

LinkedIn, ORCID, Google Scholar, personal site, or another relevant link.

Your interests and goals

Brief sentences or bullets are welcome. There are no minimum lengths, and you do not need to use all the available space.

1. After reviewing the IDEAL Lab website, what is one research topic that appeals to you? What drew your attention to this topic?

Briefly explain your own connection or curiosity. This could come from something you studied, worked on, read, or encountered elsewhere. No personal disclosure is expected.

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2. If applicable, describe your experience with one or more of the following:

Rodent behavior
Analysis of existing human research datasets
Transcriptomics
Neurodevelopment

Briefly describe what you personally contributed. Human datasets means analysis of participant-level research data, such as HBCD or ABCD. Experience in these areas is not required; if you have none, please say so. I will review your CV for broader molecular science, neuroscience, and clinical experience.

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3. What has a mentor, instructor, or supervisor done that helped your learning or progress? Give one specific example.

Your example may come from research, coursework, employment, or another setting where someone guided your learning.

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4. What do you hope to gain from your PhD experience?

There are no right or wrong answers. Please be specific about your own goals and what matters to you. This will help me understand whether the training and mentorship I can offer would support what you hope to gain.

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Questions and verification

Share any questions you would like Dr. Rouzer to consider, then complete the human-verification step.

5. What questions do you have for me that would help you prepare your application or decide whether to apply?

Optional. Please list any questions you would like me to address.

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Human verification

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By submitting this form, you confirm that the information is yours to share and may be reviewed by Dr. Rouzer for prospective-student communication. Submitting this form does not constitute an application, admission decision, or commitment of mentorship.