A program to support high school students in exploring neuroscience careers
Official title: Yale Neuroscience Summer Scholars Program
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11058761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help students from New Haven Public Schools, especially those from under-represented backgrounds, explore exciting careers in neuroscience and STEM by giving them hands-on experiences, mentorship, and workshops to prepare them for college and future jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $56,603 |
| NIH project number | 1R25NS141167-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are high school students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented minority populations in New Haven.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience or related STEM fields may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to increase the participation of under-represented minority students from New Haven Public Schools in neuroscience and related fields. It provides hands-on experiences and career development opportunities to help students prepare for college and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The initiative builds on existing scholarship programs and enrichment activities to create a formal pathway for students to engage with neuroscience. Participants will benefit from mentorship, workshops, and exposure to various neuroscience-related careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of under-represented minority students pursuing neuroscience degrees and careers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in STEM fields by providing targeted support and resources to under-represented students.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Chen — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Liu, Chen
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.