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Behavioral Research Advancements in Neuroscience (BRAIN)

BRAIN 2008: May 27 - August 1

The application period has ended. Thank you for your interest, but we canot accept any additional applications.

If you are interested and ready for a great summer neuroscience research experience, consider applying for BRAIN 2008. 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: Feb. 18, 2008 at 5 p.m. in the applicants' time zone.
Applicants' Notification of Acceptance Status: March 3, 2008
BRAIN 2008: May 27 - August 1

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).
Must be able to attend the entire BRAIN Summer Program

Application Requirements

Complete the online application form. Application must be completed in one session. It cannot be saved and reopened. (Online Applications no longer being accepted, following the deadline.)
Consent Form (print, sign and date).
An official copy of your most current undergraduate transcript.
Resume
Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a science instructor or advisor).
Typed responses to short answer and essay questions.

BRAIN Scholar Housing