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.

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

Please compose these responses directly in the form. Pasting and text dragging are disabled for this section.

1. Why do you want to pursue a PhD at this point in your education or career?

Describe what is motivating you to pursue doctoral training now.

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2. What about the research in the Rouzer IDEAL Lab interests you?

You may discuss a research concept, scientific question, method, or technique. Please be specific about the connection to this lab.

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3. What are two or three things you hope for from a PhD mentor?

Focus on the mentorship practices or working relationship that would help you develop.

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4. What experiences have prepared you to complete a PhD in this lab?

These may include research, technical, analytical, academic, professional, or lived experiences. Explain how they would support your doctoral training.

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5. What do you hope to learn or accomplish during a PhD, and what would you like to do afterward?

Your plans do not need to be final. I am interested in how you currently understand your goals.

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Questions and verification

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

What questions do you have for Dr. Rouzer?

Optional. You may leave this blank if you do not have questions at this time.

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.