Training underrepresented students for careers in neuroscience
The NEUROCITY Initiative: Empowering Underrepresented Scholars to Pursue Careers in Neuroscience
The NEUROCITY Initiative is a summer program for CUNY undergraduate students that offers hands-on neuroscience research training and career development to help them succeed in graduate school and encourage diversity in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11065052 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The NEUROCITY Initiative is a program designed to empower undergraduate students from the City University of New York (CUNY) by providing them with hands-on research training in neuroscience at the University of Rochester. Participants engage in immersive laboratory experiences during the summer and attend career development seminars to enhance their skills and prepare for graduate school. The initiative aims to address barriers faced by underrepresented groups in pursuing advanced degrees in neuroscience, ultimately fostering a diverse workforce in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this initiative are undergraduate students from the City University of New York who are interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience.
Not a fit: Students not enrolled in the CUNY system or those not pursuing a career in neuroscience may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of underrepresented scholars in neuroscience PhD programs.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in STEM fields, making this approach both promising and tested.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gomez-Ramirez, Manuel — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Gomez-Ramirez, Manuel
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.