Research Fellowship
This fellowship is designed for motivated middle school, high school, and undergraduate students who are passionate about neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and scientific research.
Empowering the Next Generation of Scientific Researchers
Throughout the program, fellows will learn how to conduct independent research, evaluate scientific literature, analyze data, and communicate their findings through a professional research paper and conference-style poster presentation.
Participants will receive mentorship from experienced researchers and educators while developing skills in scientific writing, critical thinking, and evidence-based analysis.
Duration
8 - 10 Weeks
Format
Virtual Cohort
Eligibility
MS, HS, & Undergrad
Program Fee
$30 Upon Acceptance
Brain Cancer Research
What You Will Experience & Learn
Developing essential competencies in scientific inquiry, literature critique, and academic dissemination.
Independent Research & Data Analysis
Learn how to conduct rigorous independent investigations, formulate hypotheses, analyze datasets, and apply evidence-based methodologies.
Scientific Literature Evaluation
Critically evaluate peer-reviewed research papers across neuroscience, psychology, and medicine under the mentorship of experienced scholars.
Professional Research Paper
Develop professional academic writing skills to compose an original, structured research paper suitable for scientific presentation and publication.
Conference-Style Poster Presentation
Synthesize and present key discoveries through professional academic posters, culminating in a live research symposium with faculty and peers.
Homework Schedule & Accountability
Clear commitments designed to maintain academic rigor, foster consistency, and support cancer research.
Weekly Homework Schedule
Homework is assigned every Saturday night and is due on Wednesday night at 11:59 PM PST. This consistent weekly cadence ensures continuous research momentum.
Assignment Policy
To maintain the high caliber of each cohort and respect mentors' time, 2 late or missed assignments will lead to removal from the fellowship program.
$30 Acceptance Fee
There is a $30 fee upon acceptance into the fellowship. This fee directly supports brain cancer research while ensuring active attendance and diligent homework completion.
Guest Speakers & Research Interns
Meet the distinguished guest neuroscientists who lead masterclasses and the student fellows presenting original research.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Associate Professor of Neurobiology
Stanford Brain Research Institute
Masterclass Focus
Synaptic Plasticity & Neural Circuit Mapping
Dr. Marcus Vance
Principal Neuroscientist & Director
Computational Neuroimaging Center
Masterclass Focus
Functional MRI & AI in Neurological Diagnostics
Dr. Amara Patel
Clinical Neurologist & Researcher
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Masterclass Focus
Translational Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease
Dr. Ethan Brooks
Lead Investigator, Cognitive Science Lab
MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Masterclass Focus
Memory Consolidation & Neural Decoding
Maya Lin
Lead Research Fellow
Literature Review & Meta-Analysis Track
Research Topic
Investigating microglial activation in early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Nathan Chen
Computational Neuroscience Fellow
Neural Data Analysis Cohort
Research Topic
Python-driven EEG frequency decomposition and spike-sorting models.
Sophia Martinez
Clinical Case Study Fellow
Translational Medicine Track
Research Topic
Evaluating non-invasive biomarkers for pediatric neurological disorders.
David Kim
Neuroethics & Public Health Fellow
Brain Health Disparities Project
Research Topic
Addressing access disparities in neurodiagnostic imaging and care.
Eligibility & Program Commitments
Designed for motivated middle school, high school, and undergraduate students
Passionate about neuroscience, psychology, medicine, and scientific research
No prior laboratory experience required — critical thinking and curiosity are primary
Mentorship from experienced researchers and educators throughout the cohort
Homework schedule: Assigned every Saturday night, due Wednesday night by 11:59 PM PST
Accountability policy: 2 late or missed assignments will lead to removal from the fellowship
Program fee: Free to apply; $30 fee required upon acceptance (supports brain cancer research, ensures attendance & completion)
Apply for the Neuroscience Nation Fellowship
Take the first step towards university-level scientific inquiry. Fellows receive personalized mentorship, develop academic writing proficiency, and prepare a conference-style poster and professional paper.
Note: Free to apply. There is a $30 fee upon acceptance that directly supports brain cancer research, ensures attendance, and enforces weekly homework completion (assigned Saturdays, due Wednesdays 11:59 PM PST; 2 late submissions lead to removal).
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