UA Educational Neuroscience Initiative

Welcome to our website! Explore our unique doctorate program, which leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Psychology, with a Concentration in Educational Neuroscience. We are also proud to offer the first ever undergraduate major in Educational Neuroscience, leading to a Bachelor of Science. On this website, you'll find information on our research labs, our students, our faculty, and more. Users can click or tap each content box for to be directed to a new page or more information.

About our PhD Program & Doctoral Concentration

Housed under the College of Education's Educational Psychology PhD program, the Educational Neuroscience concentration offers a fully integrated, interdisciplinary course of study with unparalleled access to research.

NEW Bachelor of Science Degree

We are excited to announce the College of Education offers a B.S. Major in Educational Neuroscience. The program is the first of its kind in the world and started enrolling students in the Fall 2020 semester. Click to learn more!

Research

Learn about our research labs and centers as well as the projects in which our faculty and students are involved. You'll also find a list of recent publications authored by faculty and students.

“Education is about enhancing learning, and neuroscience is about understanding the mental processes involved in learning. This common ground suggests a future in which educational practice can be transformed by science...”

Report by the Royal Society, UK, 2011.

Meet Our Students

Click here to learn about the students currently enrolled in our program and about their research. You'll also find email addresses if you have any questions.

Accepting PhD Applicants

The University of Alabama invites applications to the Educational Neuroscience Concentration under the Educational Psychology Program. Funding is available to qualified students. Click this box for more info!

Accepting PhD Students

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Position: Ph.D. Studentship in the Educational Psychology Program at the University of Alabama College of Education

The University of Alabama invites applications for the concentration in Educational Neuroscience accompanying the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Funding is available to qualified students. Our program is looking for students who are interested in studying cognitive, affective, and neural mechanisms of learning and exploring educational implications in one or more domains relevant to education. Students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., education, cognitive science, neuroscience, learning sciences, STEM fields, psychology, computer science) are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, STEM fields) ​

Interest in conducting interdisciplinary research that incorporates methods and perspectives from education, brain, and cognitive sciences

Interest in educational applications broadly defined

Ability to work with students and faculty in a variety of disciplines

Strong quantitative and programming skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Program Faculty & Research Areas

At this time, only some of our faculty are open to accepting qualified Ph.D. students. See our faculty page for information about each faculty member, their research interests, and if they are accepting new students.

Dr. Firat Soylu

Dr. Hyemin Han

Dr. Sarah McKellar

Dr. Jason Scofield

Dr. Macarena Suarez Pellicioni

Dr. David Walker

Location

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, a city of approximately 100,000 residents in west central Alabama. Aside from hosting the winningest football team in the Southeastern Conference (Roll Tide!), Tuscaloosa offers a low cost of living and Southern hospitality and charm complemented by a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and family-owned shops, a farmer’s market, an outdoor amphitheater, and a folk art center and festival. Proximity to several state parks, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Gulf Shore provide numerous opportunities for recreational activities including hiking, mountain biking, trail running, spelunking, fishing, and camping. Nearby cities include Birmingham (< 1 hr.), Atlanta (3 hrs.), Chattanooga (3 hrs.), Nashville (3.5 hrs.), Memphis (4 hrs.), and New Orleans (4 hrs.).

Application Process

Please apply online by clicking this Link. A complete application form, curriculum vita, unofficial transcript of all coursework, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (international applicants), and three reference letters are required to complete the online application process. You should select “Educational Psychology” as your intended major, and indicate Educational Neuroscience as your track/concentration. Review of applications will begin on December 15 and will continue until April 15. Applicants seeking a graduate assistantship or a fellowship are highly encouraged to apply by December 15. Please contact Dr. Hyemin Han, program coordinator, if you have any questions.

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Meet Our Faculty

Meet the faculty affiliated with the Educational Neuroscience concentration, and learn about their research.

Program News

See what our students and faculty are accomplishing by checking out our most recent news!.

Resources

Students and faculty, click here for useful links and resources.

Research Pool

The Department of Educational Studies requires that all BER/BEP students satisfy a research requirement by participating in educational research studies as research subjects during the semester. Click here for more info.

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