A summer program to support underrepresented students in neuroscience careers
Official title: CAROLINA SUMMER FELLOWS PROGRAM IN NEUROPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROBIOLOGICAL DISEASES (CSF-NEURO)
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11010385 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This summer program is designed for underrepresented college students who want to explore neuroscience through hands-on research, mentorship, and networking, helping them build skills and connections for their future careers in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $135,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R25NS130653-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010385 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not pursuing a career in neuroscience or who do not meet the underrepresented criteria may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program offers summer research experiences for underrepresented undergraduate students interested in neuroscience. Participants will engage in hands-on research, receive mentorship, and build professional networks to support their academic and career aspirations in the field. The program focuses on creating opportunities for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and aims to increase diversity in neuroscience research. By participating, students will gain valuable skills and insights that can help them pursue advanced degrees in neuroscience and related fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the representation of underrepresented individuals in neuroscience, leading to more diverse perspectives in research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity in STEM fields and have established effective mentorship and support networks for underrepresented students.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schisler, Jonathan C. — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Schisler, Jonathan C.
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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.