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What is MiNDS?
The Mid-Atlantic Neuroscience Developing Scholars (MiNDS) program, administered through Temple University in partnership with Howard University, University of Maryland College Park, and University of Maryland School of Medicine, aims to bolster the number of students from under-resourced communities within the neuroscience academic pipeline and build a foundation for success in graduate school and beyond.
Who Should Apply?
Are you an undergraduate student at Temple University, Howard University, or University of Maryland College Park? Are you a member of a group traditionally underrepresented in the sciences? Are you interested in engaging in neuroscience research with the ultimate goal of applying a PhD program in a neuroscience-related area? We encourage you to apply to delve into research, enhance your skills, and build professional competencies,
The Program
- Two-year program beginning in May
- Conduct neuroscience research during the academic year at your home institution or through remote research opportunities at partner institutions
- Engage in immersive full-time summer research experiences at top-tier research institutions
- Develop relationships with multiple faculty mentors to guide you in both research and professional development
- Create student-driven activities that highlight neuroscience scholarship and STEM interest, increasing knowledge about neuroscience to the lay public
- Attend national conferences
- Earn a monthly research stipend
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