PhD in Experimental Psychology - Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego

The Department of Psychology at UC San Diego offers specialized research training across diverse areas of experimental psychology. State-of-the-art facilities and an inspiring campus environment, coupled with renowned faculty from psychology and related fields, create exceptional opportunities for groundbreaking psychological research. From their first year, graduate students receive strong support for independent research initiatives. Established in 1960 with Scripps Institution of Oceanography as its foundation, UC San Diego has grown into a globally recognized research institution. The Psychology Department launched in 1965 under founding chair George Mandler, alongside pioneering faculty members William J. McGill and Norman H. Anderson. These visionaries championed psychology as an empirical laboratory science. Today, our progressive approach and collaborative culture foster innovative research that's reshaping contemporary psychological science.