Neuroscience Scholars Program

Underrepresented graduate and postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to join this award-winning program to enhance their career and build community.

About the program

The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is a two-year online training program open to underrepresented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. NSP provides resources focused on career advancement, the research process, and cutting-edge scientific content.

NSP participants have access to:

• Live events and webinars
• Online group for career connections
• Guidance from mentors and NSP Alumni
• Educational resources

Application Requirements

NSP applications must include:

• Resume/CV
• Adviser's Biosketch
• Two-year plan (500 words)
• Professional goals statement (500 words)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts:
  • Graduate students - both undergraduate- and graduate-level
  • Postdoctoral researchers - graduate-level only

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

• Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
• Enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program or postdoctoral fellowship
• Candidates must be from a group recognized as underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences, including:
  • Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
  • Individuals with disabilities, defined as physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
  • Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, defined as those who meet two or more of the criteria defined in the Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity.

The 2024 NSP applications are open January 10–February 14.
Selection notifications for the 2024-2026 cohort will be sent in Summer 2024.

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