College de France Neuroscience Internship
**This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review the Metcalf Interns’ Responsibility Notice to learn more about program requirements for Metcalf interns.
UChicago Center in Paris | Neuroscience Internship at the Collège de France
Internship Description:
The Neuroscience Major is excited to announce the availability of up to 5 Collège de France Neuroscience Internships. These paid internships will support 10 weeks of independent research in Paris at the elite Collège de France. The internship will take place during the Summer quarter starting June 22nd, 2020 through August 28th, 2020.
This internship is open to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year Neuroscience majors. It is intended to broaden the scientific and cultural perspective of students who have already discovered an affinity for and interest in laboratory work. Students are expected to plunge into their work with enthusiasm, intelligence and creativity and to represent The University of Chicago. During the spring quarter, students will prepare for the summer by reading and studying the methods, findings, and interests of the laboratory that they will join. Students will be place in the laboratories of outstanding neuroscientists at the Collège de France and the Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle Epiniere.
Application required material:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Application form. The application can be found in the "Attachments" section on the right-hand side of this page, underneath the social media links.
- Name of faculty recommender – The student is responsible for emailing us the name of faculty member who will furnish a recommendation for the student to neuromajor@uchicago.edu. The administration will reach out to the faculty recommender to request information.
- International Metcalf Internships | Student Responsibilities and Available Resources. All students applying for Jeff Metcalf internships abroad are required to review and submit the Student Responsibilities and Available Resources document. This outline provides a basic overview of additional resources and considerations for students who could be traveling internationally for their position.
Applications for this internship are due Feb 10 and the recommendation is due a week before on Feb 4. In anticipation of applying, interested students should peruse the Collège de France website.
Schedule:
Feb 10 Application Deadline: Please submit your completed application through Handshake by 11:55 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Feb 14 Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by 5 pm
Feb 17 Invited applicants sign up for interviews beginning on Monday, February 17 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Feb 18-20 Interviews
Feb 25 Awardees announced
June 22 Program begins and ends on August 28th.
Stipend, Accommodation and Airfare: Students will receive a total compensation package of $5,000 from the University of Chicago. In order to take full advantage of the support offered through the UChicago Center in Paris, students must arrive by June 19th and students will be housed at la Cité. Career Advancement will pay for the students’ airfare and lodging directly and the cost of airfare and lodging will be subtracted from the student’s $5,000 Metcalf award, and students will receive a check for the remaining amount. In addition, students will receive a living stipend from the Collège de France. The living stipend will be about $1,000 (depending on exchange rates) for the summer, and will be disbursed in two installments.
If you have any questions regarding the internship, please reach out to neuromajor@uchicago.edu