Education and Training

Dr. Petrucelli's Neurodegenerative Diseases Lab at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, accepts students and research fellows through multiple Mayo Clinic programs. Trainees interested in obtaining a doctorate can apply directly through these programs:

• M.D.-Ph.D. Program
• Ph.D. Program

Those interested in post-baccalaureate research opportunities can explore:

• Graduate Research Education Program (GREP)

Our lab is also open to undergraduate- and high school-level researchers through these programs:

• SPARK Research Mentorship Program for high school students
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for college students

Candidates interested in SPARK, SURF, and the Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. programs should pay close attention to application deadlines and apply through the appropriate Mayo Clinic website. Candidates interested in GREP or postdoctoral positions should contact Dr. Petrucelli directly.