2023 Neuroscience Research Metcalf
This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review to learn more about benefits and program requirements for Metcalf interns.
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Internship Handshake Job Description
A limited number of Neuroscience Research Internships are available for the summer of 2023. This opportunity is designed to allow second year and third year students majoring in Neuroscience the opportunity to try out research in a neuroscience laboratory. Through directly experiencing the joys and tribulations of the research process, students can discover their own affinity for and interest in neuroscience.
Students must work with a UChicago Neuroscience faculty member (Principal Investigator or PI) to develop a project that is both important and feasible within the confines of this 10-week program. Once accepted, student interns are expected to work full-time in a Neuroscience laboratory on campus, to complete their proposed project. Interns must also participate in faculty-led weekly meetings. All students will be expected to present their work at the end of the quarter.
The 10-week program will begin on Monday, June 12th, 2023, and will conclude on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. Students may not register for any courses during this 10-week summer internship as the stipend is regarded as full-time research. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend.
Application required material:
- 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 the name of the faculty member who will recommend them for the internship to neuromajor@uchicago.edu. The administration will reach out to the faculty recommender to request information.
Please Note: If you are applying to BSCD Fellowship Grants, please fill out the following BSCD Preference Form - BSCD Research 2023
Application Process Timeline
March 31st, 2023
- Deadline for students to submit their recommendation information via email: neuromajor@uchicago.edu
April 9th, 2023
- Application Deadline: Please submit your completed application through Handshake by 11:59 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
June 12th, 2023
- Internship begins
August 19th, 2023
- Internship ends
If you have any questions regarding the internship, please reach out to neuromajor@uchicago.edu.