Our program will provide scholars with the tools necessary for persistence within academia with a focus on three key areas of professional development: Research Skills, Foundational Neuroscience Knowledge, and Commitment to Community
Building a Neuroscience Research Pipeline
- Integrated research experiences during the academic year
- Immersive summer research experiences at Drexel University, Temple University, or University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Opportunities to build presentation skills at local and national meetings
- Grant writing training and experience
- Individualized mentoring teams to provide a network for scientific, scholarly, academic, and practical guidance
Building a Foundation of Neuroscience Knowledge
- Coursework to build technical excellence in Neuroscience
- 2-day orientation workshop to set scholars up for success
- Annual MiNDS retreat with opportunities to present your work and hear from renowned researchers in the field
Building a Commitment to Increasing Neuroscience Awareness in the Community
- Development of personalized outreach activities with your scholar cohort
- Opportunities to create student-driven events that highlight awareness about the importance of diversity in neuroscience, fosters inclusion and representation in academic spaces, as well as increasing knowledge about neuroscience to the lay public