A program to support neuroscience trainees in their educational and career paths
Navigating Educational Trajectories in Neuroscience
This program, NET Neuro, is here to support graduate students and postdocs, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, by helping them connect with mentors, build a community, and gain important skills for their academic and career paths.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program, called Navigating Educational Trajectories in Neuroscience (NET Neuro), is designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral trainees succeed in their academic and professional journeys. It focuses on building a supportive community among peers and faculty, providing individualized mentorship, and developing essential skills through collaborative experiences. The program specifically targets underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals, offering resources and training to help them navigate critical transitions in their education and careers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in neuroscience, especially those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not pursuing a career in neuroscience or who are not in graduate or postdoctoral training may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the educational and career outcomes for neuroscience trainees, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing the career trajectories of trainees in various scientific fields, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pfeifer, Jennifer Hope — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Pfeifer, Jennifer Hope
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.