Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience Partnership Grant

The Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience Partnership at Cedars-Sinai aims to enhance diversity in neuroscience by providing underrepresented students hands-on experience in a leading medical facility. Participants will engage in various research areas, including Alzheimer's and gene therapy, while receiving financial support for housing and relocation. This unique opportunity fosters networking and mentorship, preparing scholars for future success in the field of neuroscience.

Program Overview
Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience promotes diversity in science while offering a unique opportunity in one of the nation’s top neurology and neurosurgery hospitals. Awardees spend a year at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, benefiting from:
Hands-on experienceNetworking with experts and peersLearning from leaders in the field
A range of research areas including nanomedicine, Alzheimer's disease, blood-brain barrier and drug delivery, gene therapy and discovery, and more.
Scholars will receive an annual salary commensurate with their education and research experience, up to $6,000 annually to offset the cost of housing (prorated into an hourly rate added to their base hourly rate), and a sign-on bonus up to $4,000 to offset the cost of relocating to Los Angeles.

Eligibility

If you’re a member of an underrepresented community as described above and have a passion for neuroscience, you can apply if you are also: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.18 or olderA third- or fourth-year undergraduate, a graduate student, currently enrolled in medical school or awaiting acceptance to medical school or a residency programAble to spend the agreed-upon time in Los Angeles and arrange your own travel and accommodations.Previous awardees are eligible to apply for a subsequent year.