The 2025 program will run from June 2 to July 25. Students will get a dive deep into life as a Stark Neurosciences Research Institute researcher, learning basic and translational research specialties from expert faculty mentors. This experience is designed to prepare students for graduate school. Addiction, neurodegenerative diseases, neurodevelopment, neuroimaging, ocular neurobiology, neuropsychiatric disorders, pain, sensory systems, spinal cord/brain injuries are some of the research areas represented in the program. Once the admission decisions are complete, participants will have the opportunity to select from an open lab list, which will detail specific projects. The program has a limited number of labs participating, so admission is competitive. Final decisions on admission into the program will not be made until March 2025.
Participants Benefits
Applicants are expected to participate full-time during the eight-week program. Participants may not enroll in courses or have outside employment during the program. The program will recognize campus holidays (Juneteenth and 4th of July).
Eligibility Requirements
Application deadline (with all supplemental materials) is January 15, 2025. The application requires college transcripts, personal statement, resume/CV, and at least one letter of recommendation (from an academic setting).
Please direct all questions regarding the summer program to mneuro@iu.edu.
