Applicants should be:
- Self-identified as underrepresented or deaf/hard-of-hearing (D/HH)
- Interested in pursuing PhD or MD/PhD in neurosciences field
- Demonstrate strong dedication and alignment to our values
- Committed to conducting 10-weeks of research during the summer
Students are selected for the program after a series of steps that include application screening, interviews, and invitation to participate based on the availability of suitable mentors. All interns will undergo a health screening, criminal background check, and training in the protection of human subjects and the responsible conduct of research prior to beginning their internship and/or research projects. The deadline for submission, which includes transcripts, letters of recommendations, and application material, is January 31, 2019. Please gather three letters of recommendations (at least two from a science/math teacher), and have the recommenders directly email it to mentorship@jhnsp.org. Final decisions will be released on March 15, 2019.