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Welcome to NSP Central!

As members of the Neuroscience Scholars Program, you have access to curated resources for mentoring relationships, professional development, and more.

Remember to update your contact information in your SfN account.

NSP Spotlight

Gabby Carrillo 

Congratulations, Gabby Carrillo!

NSP Associate and Virginia Tech graduate student has received the prestigious NIH D-SPAN award to fund her research. See the press release from Virginia Tech for more details.

 

 

Want to shine the spotlight on a fellow Scholar or Alumnus? Submit a nomination here.

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  • SfN Welcomes its Newest Cohort of Neuroscience Scholars

Webinars and NSP Community

  • ALL WEBINARS

    Register for upcoming webinars and view past content on-demand.

  • COMMUNITY

    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
       

Preparing the Next Generation of Neuroscience Leaders 2019

 

  • 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.

  • Preparing the Next Generation of Neuroscience Leaders 2019 Video

    Watch the conference video here.

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Diversity Poster Session

  • 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.

  • View Past Programs

    • 2019 (PDF)
    • 2018 (PDF)
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Mentor/Mentee Resources

Explore these resources from SfN, Neuronline, and outside institutions.

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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
    • 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

  • 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.

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  • Gant Travel Contact Sheet

    Contact information for Gant /Concur.

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  • Booking with Concur

    This includes instructions on how to book travel using Concur.

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NSP Scholar Funding Opportunities

  • 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.

  • 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: 2020 IBRO-USCRC NSP Announcement
    • Downloadable flyer

Contact us if you have questions

Email NSP@sfn.org or call (202) 962-4000

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