Summer apprenticeships for high school students in neuroscience at Columbia University
Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia (BRAINYAC)
This program gives high school students from underprivileged neighborhoods in New York City a chance to gain real lab experience in neuroscience over the summer, helping them build skills and confidence for future careers in science and technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11058915 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program offers high school students from low-resourced neighborhoods in New York City the opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory research experience in neuroscience during the summer. Participants receive mentorship and training to enhance their scientific knowledge and skills, preparing them for future careers in STEM fields. The program focuses on increasing diversity in the scientific workforce by supporting students from underprivileged communities. Through partnerships with local youth programs, students are recruited and provided with a comprehensive training experience that fosters confidence and self-efficacy in scientific pursuits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are high school students from low-resourced neighborhoods in New York City interested in science and research.
Not a fit: Students not residing in low-resourced neighborhoods or those not interested in pursuing STEM careers may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in neuroscience and other STEM fields.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity and preparing students for careers in science, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia Univ New York Morningside — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shohamy, Daphna — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Shohamy, Daphna
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.