Research

UCL is ranked first for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience by the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with more than two thirds of our research in these areas rated as world-leading (4*). Find out about the real-life impact of our work and how it is shaping the future.

Research strengths

Explore our research themes: neurodegeneration and neuroprotection; mental health; understanding and influencing behaviour; and sensory systems.

REF 2021

UCL’s research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience has been recognised as the best in the UK by the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) results.

Research centres and domains

Learn more about the many platforms for cross-collaborative, interdisciplinary research within the Faculty, across UCL and beyond.

Postgraduate research

Find out more about our cross-disciplinary research training and the broad range of expertise and facilities we offer across our institutes and divisions.

Meet the expert

Meet our experts from across the Faculty of Brain Sciences - find out about their research, what excites them most about their work and what advice they would give their younger selves.

Early career researchers

A collection of resources and information on training opportunities and networks to support our community of early career researchers.

Why study with us?

We are a global leader in pioneering research into brain diseases, and are home to some of the world's most influential researchers in the field.

Impact

Find out how we support research impact within the Faculty and at UCL more broadly.

Women in Science

Staff and students from across the Faculty of Brain Sciences discuss what inspires them and what advice they have for women interested in a scientific career.