The Society for Neuroscience is accepting applications for the Neuroscience Scholars Program until May 25. The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is an extensive two-year training program open to underrepresented and diverse neuroscience graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. NSP offers live events, webinars, a library of educational resources, and an online community for seeking career connections and guidance.

All eligible applicants will be invited to become NSP Associates. Fifteen candidates will be selected as NSP Fellows and gain additional benefits, including access to a mentoring team, complimentary access and travel to the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, and an annual travel award of $1,500 to support allowed professional development activities. 

NSP provides researchers with resources to cultivate long-term success through mentoring and networking, professional skills development, and educational programming.

ELIGIBILITY

• Citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
• Enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program or postdoctoral fellowship.
• From a group recognized as underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences. These include Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders and individuals with disabilities, defined as physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

For more information and to apply, visit SfN.org/NSP.

Questions? Email nsp@sfn.org.