Dr. Jeff Dalley

Professor

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Biography

Jeff Dalley is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge, where he also serves as the Head of Department. His research focuses on behavioral neuroscience, particularly the neural mechanisms underlying impulsivity and compulsivity associated with drug addiction. Dalley's work also delves into the functions of the frontal striatal systems and explores techniques in psychopharmacology, brain imaging (including MRI and PET), and in-vivo electrophysiology. He is actively involved in the direction of studies in neuroscience and contributes to the academic environment at St Catharine’s College. With an interest in mentoring future scientists, he takes on PhD students and is open to consultancy opportunities. Dalley’s research has significantly advanced the understanding of the brain mechanisms involved in addictive behaviors and has implications for developing interventions for addiction-related disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.