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Learn More about Research in Neuroscience
Ursinus College has a long-running Summer Fellows program in which rising juniors and seniors remain on campus during the summer to pursue directed research with a specific faculty member. On average, approximately five of the roughly 80 summer fellows are Neuroscience majors. These summer projects often lead to Honors research.
Honors research is accomplished through a year-long research project culminating in both a large written scholarly paper and a presentation of results during the CoSA (Celebration of Student Achievement) Honors celebration.
Neuroscience Internship Ideas
- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Einstein Hospital (PA)
- Jefferson Medical College (PA) Summer Research Program
- Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Program
- Baylor College of Medicine (TX)
- Boston University SPIN
- Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Internship List
Consider studying Neuroscience in another country
We have increasingly encouraged our students to travel abroad, given that returning students consistently report that these journeys are “truly transformative.” Reexamine your assumptions about the world and about yourself, and return with sophistication that often aids you in making clearer decisions about your futures.
For details concerning the study abroad semester, visit our Center for International Programs
Summer Fellows is Neuroscience
The Summer Fellows program at Ursinus allows you as a sophomore or junior to pursue an independent scholarly project under the close tutelage of a faculty mentor, when both you and the professor have more time to devote exclusively to research. You will do eight weeks of research full-time and receive a $2500 stipend and a room on campus.
Your faculty mentor will help shape and direct your project, and weekly common hour meetings are scheduled to bring all Summer Fellows and mentors together as an intellectual community. All fellows present their research during the last week of the program, and many fellows present at Family Day, Homecoming and at professional conferences off campus.
Summer Fellows and mentors can view more information by visiting the Summer Fellows page of our college’s website.
