Behavioral Research Advancements
in Neuroscience (BRAIN)
The deadline to register for BRAIN 2009 has passed. Please check back in December 2009 regarding information for BRAIN 2010.
2009 BRAIN flier
2009 BRAIN FAQs
If you are interested and ready for a great summer neuroscience research experience, consider applying for BRAIN 2009. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, hard working, detail oriented, and who want to engage in cutting edge neuroscience research. Some accepted Fellows will be working at the molecular or cellular level in laboratories, others will be working with small animals and some may be collecting data and doing research at outdoor field sites. Projects may include day or evening work. Be a part of an exciting summer research experience!
Behavioral Research Advancements in Neuroscience is the hallmark program of the undergraduate education arm of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN), a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center. The program consists of a 10-week summer research and education experience. BRAIN grows naturally from the scientific and education missions of CBN's member institutions, which are committed to increasing student interest in behavioral neuroscience and, ultimately, in the pursuit of research and other science careers (e.g. science policy, science education, and science journalism).
Important Dates
- Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2009
- Acceptances offered beginning Monday, March 2, 2009
- Student housing move in on Saturday, May 23, 2009
- Program poster symposium, Thursday, July 30,2009
- Program closing luncheon and awards, Friday, July 31, 2009
- Vacate student housing Saturday, August 1, 2009
Program Benefits
- An intensive, first-class research experience in the biomedical or behavioral sciences
- Mentoring from eminent scientists at Georgia State University, Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse College
- Weekly seminars on special topics to prepare students for success in research programs
- The skills necessary for the successful pursuit of a doctorate degree
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment as a full-time student at a two- or four-year college or university.
- Previous BRAIN participants are ineligible to apply.
- B/C grade point average in science coursework; overall GPA of 2.7 or higher. (Exceptions to the GPA requirements may be made for thosestudents who have had previous research experience and/or a strong sense of future goals).
- Students may not be enrolled in any summer courses or hold a job during the duration of the BRAIN program.
- Must be able to attend the entire BRAIN Summer Program
Application Requirements
- BRAIN Online Application Form
- An official copy of your most current undergraduate transcript.
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a science instructor or advisor).
- Mail all printed materials to: Neuroscience Institute, Georgia State University, c/o Veronica Williamson, PO Box 5030, Atlanta, GA 30302-5030. Street Address: 805 General Classroom Building, Georgia State University, 38 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303.
BRAIN Scholar Housing
Contact Us:
(the best way to reach us is via email)
For general BRAIN Program questions:
Kyle Frantz, Ph.D.
kfrantz@gsu.edu
For technical questions concerning the BRAIN application:
Rob Poh
rpoh@gsu.edu
Download the BRAIN Brochure
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