The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is a two-year online training program to support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds, such as individuals from underrepresented populations, those living with disabilities, or those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
NSP participants have access to:
- Live events and webinars
- Online group for career connections
- Guidance from mentors and NSP Alumni
- Educational resources
Deadline: Feb. 19, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- Enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program or postdoctoral fellowship
Additionally, NIH recognizes the following as underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences:
- Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
- Individuals with disabilities, defined as physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
- Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, defined as those who meet two or more of the criteria defined in the Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity.