Welcome to NSP Central!
As members of the Neuroscience Scholars Program, you have access to curated resources for mentoring relationships, professional development, and more.
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NSP Spotlight
Congratulations, Ashlea Morgan!
Ashlea Morgan is a 6th-year neurobiology and behavior doctoral candidate at Columbia University. In the lab of Mark Ansorge, she researches how serotonin signaling shapes prefrontal function to impact cognitive flexibility behaviors. “I am doing science so I am a scientist. And, I am going to go ahead and say, I am a blogger,” Ashlea wrote for Columbia Researchers Against COVID-19 (CRAC). She reclaimed her titles as "scientist" and "writer" in a follow-up Medium story answering the question: Why hadn’t she called herself a scientist? Whether as an editor/co-founder of the blog "Scientist on the Subway" or as a coordinator for the graduate student-led "Late Night Science" community seminar series, she uses writing and public engagement to fuel and inspire passion for science.
Check out a selection of her work, including one press release from her co-authored paper
Want to shine the spotlight on a fellow Scholar or Alumnus? Submit a nomination here.
Webinars and NSP Community
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Register for upcoming webinars and view past content on-demand.
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Private NSP group for Scholars and Alumni to connect, participate in live chat discussions, view upcoming events, and discover career, funding, and networking opportunities and resources.
- View the Neuronline Community User Guide
- View the Neuronline Community User Guide
Preparing the Next Generation of Neuroscience Leaders 2019
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About the Conference
This summer SfN hosted a conference for the NSP Community to dive into leadership skills, personal and scientific promotions, and grant writing, while creating additional opportunities for professional development, networking, and community building.
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Preparing the Next Generation of Neuroscience Leaders 2019 Video
Watch the conference video here.
Diversity Poster Session
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About
For trainees to present their research and network with other scientists. Past participants were sponsored by NSP, the Summer Program in Neuroscience, Ethics & Survival (SPINES), and others.
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View Past Programs
Mentor/Mentee Resources
Explore these resources from SfN, Neuronline, and outside institutions.
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General Resources
- SfN NSP Mentoring Agreement
- SfN Guide for Mentoring
- New to Mentoring? Have a New Mentor? Don't Miss These Tips
- Mentor-Mentee Interaction: How to Have a Difficult Conversation
- How to Find Mentors and Be a Mentor as a Postdoc
- Writing an Individual Development Plan (From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)
- Optimizing the Practice of Mentoring (From the University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute)
- LinkedIn Learning
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For Mentors
- Research Mentor Training for Neuroscience Faculty
- Eleven Tips for Being a Good Mentor
- Five Ways Mentors Can Support Grad Students
- How to Mentor Graduate Students: A Guide for Faculty (From the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School)
- Common Expectations for Mentors (From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)
- Cultivating Relationship Resources (From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)
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For Mentees
- Your Science Avengers: How to Assemble Your Mentoring Team
- How to Find A Mentor as a Graduate Student
- Strategies to Address Issues with Your Mentor
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- Mentor-Mentee Interaction: How to Have a Difficult Conversation
How to Get the Mentoring You Want: A Guide for Graduate Students (From the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School) - Common Expectations for Mentees (From the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)
- Getting the Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationship
- My Advice for Finding Mentors
Expense Report Information
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Create an Expense Report in Concur – Detail
This includes detailed step-by-step instructions for submitting an expense report.
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Create an Expense Report in Concur – Summarized
This includes summarized version of instructions for submitting an expense report.
NSP Scholar Funding Opportunities
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Fellow Enrichment Funds
- Review the Enrichment Fund Guidelines.
- When you have identified an activity/purchase, login to this site.
- Select Enrichment Fund Request Form from the drop-down menu.
- Submit the form by pressing the blue Send Application Request button.
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IBRO-USCRC Fellowships for Associates and Fellows
- Current NSP Scholars are eligible to apply for IBRO fellowships that will provide up to $5,000 to attend national or international workshops, courses, and conferences to increase opportunities for learning, networking, and collaborations. Up to 7 awardees will be selected in 2020.
- Learn more about eligible courses and apply: 2021 IBRO-USCRC NSP Fellowship
