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Neuroscience Scholars Program

Underrepresented graduate and postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to join this award-winning program to enhance their career and build community.

About the program

The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is a two-year online training program open to underrepresented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. NSP provides resources focused on career advancement, the research process, and cutting-edge scientific content.

NSP participants have access to:

  • Live events and webinars
  • Online group for career connections
  • Guidance from mentors and NSP Alumni
  • Educational resources

Applications open 1/10

2024 NSP applications are open January 10–February 14.


Learn more about NSP applications and eligibility

Participants


NSP is comprised of two opportunities: Fellows and Associates

  • Fellows

    Expandable and Collapsible Container

    Up to 18 applicants will be selected for the NSP Fellows Program. Highlights include:

    • Two years of complimentary SfN membership
    • Travel award to attend the SfN annual meeting each fall during the two-year program
    • Up to $1,500 in enrichment funds to support allowed professional development activities
    • A mentoring team consisting of a senior mentor and a member of the Neuroscience Scholars Program Subcommittee. The team will discuss a fellow's research, career plans, and overall experience.

  • Associates

    Expandable and Collapsible Container

    All eligible applicants will be invited to become NSP Associates. Features of the NSP Associates Program include:

    • An online diversity affinity group of NSP mentors and alumni for seeking career connections and guidance
    • Webinars and resources that focus on career advancement issues, topics related to the research process, and cutting-edge scientific content
    • An invitation to present research at the Diversity Poster Session and attend the Diversity Reception at the annual meeting
    • The opportunity to receive a professional development award to support travel to the SfN meeting during their second year in the program.

History of NSP

SfN and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke released a 30-year retrospective to honor NSP’s continued commitment to advancing diversity in science.


View NSP 30-year retrospective

NSP Central

NSP Central is the hub for all tools and resources available to NSP participants.


Visit NSP Central

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