The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University integrates research in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and mental health, with a focus on understanding behavior and brain function.
Johns Hopkins University’s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences offers interdisciplinary programs that combine psychology and neuroscience research to enhance our understanding of mental processes and brain functions. The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences has been investigating the most fundamental questions of behavior, mind, and brain since 1883, when the first psychological laboratory in America was founded at Johns Hopkins University.
The Department of Psychology at Emory University emphasizes the scientific study of behavior, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across various psychology disciplines. Emory University's Department of Psychology conducts wide-ranging research with humans and nonhuman animals, studying cognition, memory, learning, social behavior, and the biological bases of these capacities, as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychopathology.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to providing exceptional education and research in psychology. Our faculty conduct innovative research across various domains, including cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical psychology. Our students prepare for their future academic and professional careers by engaging in cutting-edge research.
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University uniquely blends the science of the human brain (e.g., researching the brain, memory, and language) with the science of human behavior and performance (e.g., researching effectiveness and satisfaction in educational and workplace settings). Our breadth of research interests creates a unique learning and research environment. The primary emphasis in the department is on research, in both the laboratory and applied settings.