Summer Program in Neuroscience, Excellence and Success (SPINES)
SPINES has had an outstanding 20+ year track record of training successful neuroscientists from backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience to be leaders in the field.
Directors: Stephanie Correa, University of California, Los Angeles; and Gerald Downes, UMass Amherst
Course Description
SPINES has had an outstanding 20+ year track record of training successful neuroscientists from backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience to be leaders in the field, honing a variety of important professional skills, including communicating your science, winning grants, honing quantitative skills and preparing to be a top notch PI. The course attracts 20 leading faculty from across the country to teach our 15-20 students in a 3 week intensive immersion experience dedicated to creating and sustaining an outstanding diverse workforce in neuroscience. Travel, room, and board at MBL are covered.
Related Information
Applications to SPINES are also accepted through applying to the Neuroscience Scholars Program. The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is a two-year, online, professional development program aimed at underrepresented neuroscience researchers who are currently enrolled in graduate school or postdoctoral fellowship. The NSP provides monthly webinars and live chats on varying professional development and scientific topics hosted by leaders in neuroscience. Fellows will also have access to a mentoring team and enrichment funds for professional development activities. For more information and to apply, please visit the NSP website. Check the SPINES box on that application to indicate your interest in the SPINES program and to be considered for both programs at the same time without penalizing your chances of being accepted to either complimentary, sister program. Applications will be accepted January 15 - February 16, 2022.