To be considered for the neuroSURF program, an applicant:
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Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who attends a university or college in the United States
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Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States
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Must possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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Must have completed an introductory course in biology, chemistry, physics, or psychology
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Must be able to devote yourself to full-time research for the duration of the 10-week neuroSURF program
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Previous coursework in neurobiology and previous independent research experience are not required
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Applicants who express commitment to careers in science will be preferred, and students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply
NEUROSURF APPLICATION INFORMATION
The application for the neuroSURF undergraduate program is available here
All application materials are due by February 1.
Please note, a completed application package includes the following:-
General information about the applicant
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Three short essays describing:
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Your participation experience in independent research
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Why you are interested in translational neurobiology
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What you hope to gain from participating in the neuroSURF program and how it might contribute to your career
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An up-to-date unofficial transcript and GPA (16MB maximum file upload)
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A recommendation letter / faculty letter of support from a faculty member at your current institution, or a previous faculty mentor (16MB maximum file upload). The recommendation letter can either be uploaded to the application or emailed directly to Dr. Alexandria Pilot Chambers at neurosurf@vtc.vt.edu.