A summer program for underrepresented students to gain neuroscience research experience
The Neuroscience Colorado Research Experience (N-CORE) - building a sustainable summer training research experience for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds
The Neuroscience Colorado Research Experience (N-CORE) is a summer internship for college students from different backgrounds to explore neuroscience research at the University of Colorado, where they get hands-on experience, learn from mentors, and present their work, all while being supported in a welcoming environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10996086 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Neuroscience Colorado Research Experience (N-CORE) offers a summer internship for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, providing them with hands-on experiences in neuroscience research at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School. Participants engage in mentored research, educational programming, and professional development, all aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of neuroscience and encouraging retention in scientific fields. The program emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all faculty mentors are trained to support students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. At the end of the internship, students present their findings at a symposium and continue to receive mentorship through a Pre-doctoral Mentorship Program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are undergraduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience or biomedical research.
Not a fit: Students not pursuing a career in neuroscience or those who do not meet the diversity criteria may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance career opportunities and scientific engagement for underrepresented students in neuroscience.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully increased diversity and retention in STEM fields, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salcedo, Ernesto — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Salcedo, Ernesto
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.