Training program for neuroscience graduate students
Official title: Graduate Program for Neuroscience
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-10868441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at Boston University is designed for graduate students who want to learn about neuroscience in a friendly and collaborative way, where they can study together, work on real experiments, and even meet patients to see how their research can help people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $332,532 |
| NIH project number | 5T32NS131178-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10868441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students interested in pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience or Computational Neuroscience.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing graduate education in neuroscience or related fields may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at Boston University focuses on training graduate students in neuroscience through a diverse and collaborative approach. Students participate in a shared curriculum that covers foundational neuroscience concepts, experimental design, and computational modeling. The program also includes unique clinical experiences where students interact with patients, enhancing their understanding of translational research. By fostering peer-based learning, students from various educational backgrounds support each other in their academic journey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a new generation of neuroscientists equipped with diverse skills and perspectives, ultimately improving research and treatment of brain disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing the skills and diversity of future researchers in the field of neuroscience.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Russek, Shelley J — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Russek, Shelley J
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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.