COSMOS - Neuro Clusters
You must apply to a specific "Cluster." At UC Davis, look for "Biophysics/Robotics" (Neuro-engineering) or "Math Bio." At UCSC, look for "Bioinformatics" (often Neuro-genetics).
ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE: JANUARY 7, 2026, 8:00 AM
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL: FEBRUARY 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
COSMOS is a full residential and in-person program
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