A program to support high school students in exploring neuroscience careers
Yale Neuroscience Summer Scholars Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11058761
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11058761 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are high school students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented minority populations in New Haven.
Not a fit: Students who are not interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience or related STEM fields may not benefit from this program.
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 performed: 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
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIU, CHEN — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LIU, CHEN
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 below.
Conditions: Brain Diseases, Brain Disorders