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. Visit our website to learn more about SNAAP programming for the 2025-2026 application cycle.

If you are a prospective applicant interested in participating in SNAAP, please sign up using our mentee intake form here. If you are a member of the Stanford community and interested in volunteering for SNAAP, please sign up to be a mentor here. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the SNAAP leadership team (stanfordneuroaap@gmail.com).

Upcoming SNAAP Events:

PhD Application Workshop

Where: Wu Tsai Neurosciences building, Room S375

The SNAAP team is looking for volunteers for a casual community event co-hosted with the Next BioLeader program. This event will feature an informal roundtable Q&A, 1-on-1 personal statement feedback, and free pizza provided by Novogene! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this signup form.

"Ask-Me-Anything” virtual Q&A panel

When: November 21st, at 12:30-1:30PM

Where: Virtual

The SNAAP team is looking for volunteers to serve on a virtual grad school application panel to answer last-minute questions about PhD applications! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this signup form.