Training future neuroscientists in quantitative skills and ethics
Official title: Training Program in Neuroscience at Stony Brook University: Fostering Quantitative Literacy and Experimental Rigor
Funded at State University New York Stony Brook · NIH-10846890 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping students in neuroscience become better at understanding and using numbers in their research, with hands-on courses and workshops that teach them how to design experiments, analyze data, and avoid common mistakes, so they can build successful careers in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $110,844 |
| NIH project number | 1T32NS131129-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846890 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students pursuing careers in neuroscience who seek to enhance their quantitative skills and ethical understanding.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in neuroscience or related fields may not benefit from this training program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on enhancing the quantitative literacy and experimental rigor of students in neuroscience. It includes mini courses, workshops, and laboratory rotations designed to provide trainees with a deep understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and the appropriate use of statistics. The curriculum also addresses biases in data analysis and offers strategies to mitigate their effects. By fostering responsible and ethical practices, the program aims to prepare students for successful careers in various neuroscience-related fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of training for future neuroscientists, leading to more innovative and ethically responsible research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing the skills and competencies of students in scientific fields, indicating a positive outlook for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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State University New York Stony Brook
Stony Brook, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maffei, Arianna — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Maffei, Arianna
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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.