Welcome!

The Stanford Neuroscience Application Assistance Program (SNAAP) is a volunteer-run organization led by Stanford University graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and staff. Throughout the academic year, SNAAP offers one-on-one PhD interview and application review services, organizes community-building events, and provides general application advice to help demystify the process of applying to graduate school. Our team at SNAAP is committed to bettering the scientific community by broadening participation in science education. We recognize that there is an implicit knowledge gap and inequitable access to resources amongst students from differing backgrounds, and hope that mentorship from individuals with firsthand experience in the application process can help bridge this gap.

Resources for Students Applying to PhD programs in the 2026-2027 Application Cycle

• If you are currently applying to PhD programs in neuroscience or related disciplines in the 2026-2027 application cycle, sign up here to be notified when mock interview sign-ups are released in early December 2026!

• Applying to PhD programs is daunting, and in the sciences no less! The written portion is arguably the most important part of your application, and the portion over which you have the most control to convey your experiences, research interests, program fit, and potential as a scientist. SNAAP is therefore offering to provide feedback on the written portions of your graduate application. If interested, please fill out the form linked here, attaching all documents you would like feedback on!