Training students in computational neuroscience and data analysis
Official title: Undergraduate and Graduate Training in Computational Neuroscience and Data Analysis
Funded at Brandeis University · NIH-10929534 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help college students learn important skills in understanding the brain and analyzing data, especially using math and computer techniques, so they can explore how these methods apply to studying behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brandeis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waltham, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $247,968 |
| NIH project number | 5R90DA060341-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929534 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate and graduate students with strong quantitative backgrounds or those from psychology, neuroscience, and biology who wish to learn computational methods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or do not have an interest in neuroscience or quantitative methods may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to equip undergraduate and graduate students with essential skills in computational neuroscience and data analysis. It focuses on integrating quantitative methods with neuroscience and behavior studies, emphasizing the importance of machine learning and mathematical modeling. Students will receive hands-on training in labs, working closely with faculty from both neuroscience and computer science disciplines. The program is designed to support students with varying backgrounds, particularly those interested in applying quantitative approaches to neuroscience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the training of future scientists, leading to improved understanding and treatment of neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs in computational neuroscience have shown success, indicating a strong foundation for this new initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Brandeis University
Waltham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Paul — Brandeis University
- Study coordinator: Miller, Paul
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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.