Training new researchers in understanding psychiatric disorders

Brown Postdoctoral Training Program in Computational Psychiatry

['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · BROWN UNIVERSITY · NIH-10862620

This program is designed to help new PhD graduates in neuroscience and computer science learn how to improve treatments for mental health issues by exploring how genes, environment, and brain connections affect behavior, all while training at Brown University.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_TRAINING']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorBROWN UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10862620 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This program aims to train recent PhDs in fields like neuroscience and computer science to understand and advance treatments for psychiatric disorders. By focusing on the interplay of genetic, environmental, and neural circuit factors, the program seeks to develop models that link brain function to human behavior. Participants will gain skills to contribute to the emerging field of computational psychiatry, which is crucial for improving mental health care. The training will occur at Brown University, leveraging its resources and expertise in both basic and clinical research.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are recent PhD graduates with backgrounds in neuroscience, engineering, applied math, or computer science.

Not a fit: Patients who are not recent PhD graduates or do not have a background in relevant scientific fields may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

How similar studies have performed: While the field of computational psychiatry is emerging, there have been successful initiatives in related areas that suggest potential for impactful advancements.

Where this research is happening

PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.