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Develop research skills and prepare for success in any walk of life. Why Iowa? Iowa has been at the forefront of psychological research and training for a century, and we still lead today. Our students learn about the field in the classroom and laboratory, and out in the community, developing skills that help them stand out among their peers. Learn More Undergraduate Programs Explore emerging discoveries in psychology and neuroscience. Learn the keys to working effectively with people in any career. Read More Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Our research-focused PhD program is led by faculty mentors who are shaping their disciplines. Prepare for your career in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment. Read More Graduate Programs Faculty Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields. They collaborate across the university and beyond, expanding scientific and educational frontiers and attracting substantial research support and scholarly recognition. Read More Faculty Apply to Our Graduate Program Apply Now Faculty Job Opportunities View Openings Profiles & Research The department’s commitment to research excellence is matched by a commitment to providing outstanding research and professional training for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs. Research in the News The New Yorker: What are dreams for? Mark Blumberg, chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa, discusses his research into the connections among REM sleep, twitches, and dreams in The New Yorker . Read article CLAS psychology professor awarded two NIH grants totaling $7.3 million Professor Bruce Bartholow , who joined the University of Iowa over the summer, has two upcoming research projects funded by significant grants from the National Institutes of Health. READ ARTICLE PBS faculty provide psychosis intervention series to UI students, community through research project Professors Amanda McCleery and Bengi Baran launched a program to help people in the University of Iowa community who are experiencing negative mental health symptoms. Read article University of Iowa researchers confirm stress link in the brain Professor Jason Radley and his team published a paper that significantly advances our understanding of how the medial prefrontal cortex modulates a midbrain structure to determine how animals, including humans, respond to stressful situations. Read article Learning to decode the brain Growing up in Puerto Rico, Héctor Sánchez Meléndez made up his mind to study the brain and go to medical school. But as a neuroscience major at the University of Iowa, he discovered a passion for research. Now, he wants to establish a lab back home. Read Article News and Announcements Professor Michelle Voss featured in New York Times Thursday, April 11, 2024 Michelle Voss, Associate Professor and Ronnie Ketchel Faculty Fellow was recently featured in the The New York Times’ article "How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain". CLAS psychology professor retires after 50 years of research at Iowa Friday, February 9, 2024 Alan Kim Johnson, a faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, retired in December after 50 years at the University of Iowa. Johnson also held appointments in two other departments. Ph.D. student Alexa Zimbelman awarded a NIDA F31 National Research Service Award Thursday, February 8, 2024 View more "I have been mentored by exemplary professors who are understanding and lead with empathy and care. 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