City:
Burlington
State:
Vermont
Category:
Summer
Type:
Research
The University of Vermont is offering a fellowship program that runs from May – July and offers a substantial stipend, as well as on-campus housing and a supplement for lab supplies.
- Participate in investigations of how the nervous system develops, functions and repairs itself after injury.
- Get hands-on training in molecular, cellular, anatomical, physiological approaches.
- Gain valuable experience before you enter graduate school.
This NINDS supported program is focused on training you to investigate the neuroscience of neurological disorders and stroke, and provides a stipend of $4000. You will be trained by a team of mentors that includes both basic scientists and clinicians. This program is for undergraduates planning to pursue a biomedically focused graduate research program, or a medical scientist (M.D., Ph.D.). Students will also shadow clinicians 1-2 times and engage in a simulation activity.
Program Specifics
- Work full-time on a research project for ten weeks.
- Attend a series of lectures providing an overview of modern neuroscience and the research
conducted at UVM. - Meet regularly as a group to discuss your projects and relevant scientific approaches.
- Present your work in a small and informal symposium during the last week of the program and write a manuscript style report summarizing your project.
Eligibility:
Acceptance Requirements
- GPA must be 3.0 or higher
- Must be currently enrolled at the University of Vermont.
- Students of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Research experience preferred, but not required.
- Must be committed to the entire 10 week program.
- US Citizen or Temporary US resident with VISA.
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior student.
Duration:
8-10 weeks
Deadline:
Mid February