Expanding summer research opportunities for undergraduate neuroscience students
Official title: University of Michigan Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Opportunities (NURO)
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11057334 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is for undergraduate students interested in neuroscience, offering them a chance to dive into hands-on research during the summer and continue working part-time during the school year, all while building skills and connections to help them succeed in their future careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $130,230 |
| NIH project number | 1R25NS141149-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057334 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students interested in pursuing research careers in neuroscience.
✕Less likely to help
Students not pursuing a career in neuroscience or those not enrolled in undergraduate programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance undergraduate education in neuroscience by providing intensive summer research experiences followed by part-time research opportunities during the academic year. Participants will engage in hands-on research projects, receive professional development training, and improve their communication skills. The program is designed to foster mentoring relationships and prepare students for future careers in neuroscience research. By collaborating with faculty from the Neuroscience Graduate Program, students will work on interdisciplinary projects that contribute to their academic and professional growth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the training and career prospects of undergraduate students in neuroscience.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have successfully enhanced undergraduate research training and career readiness in various academic fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hardee, Jillian Elizabeth — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Hardee, Jillian Elizabeth
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.