NeURO fellowship 2025-26
Stepping into a scientific lab for the first time can be intimidating, with its specialized language and complicated techniques. However, research also represents an exciting opportunity to apply the concepts you've learned in class, increase your scientific knowledge, and explore research as a potential career path. With dedication, curiosity, and creativity, the lab becomes a place for growth and exploration. The Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Opportunity (NeURO) fellowship program supports you as you join a research lab and help advance our Institute’s efforts to understand how the brain works in health and disease. NeURO fellows do research during the spring and summer quarters and engage in scientific and professional development activities during the summer. No previous research experience is required to apply.
Stanford freshman, sophomore, and junior undergraduate students with little to no prior laboratory experience are welcome to apply. Students who have faced barriers such as limited resources, knowledge, or access that have prevented them from engaging in research opportunities in the past are particularly encouraged to do so. Seniors and co-term students are not eligible. Non-graduating seniors may apply.
Students must apply in collaboration with a Stanford faculty member who welcomes the applicant to join their lab (this is called “Faculty Advisor'' in the application). Prospective applicants who have not yet found a lab are encouraged to explore online the neuroscience research being done at Stanford, and to contact labs of interest to them.
NeURO fellows must agree to participate in all program elements, which include:
- 10 weeks of part-time (8-10 hours/week) research in the host lab during spring quarter (end of March to beginning of June)
- 10 weeks of full-time (40 hrs/week) research in the host lab during the summer (end of June to end of August)
- Program orientation and summer skill-building workshops on scientific and professional development
- Program evaluations (i.e. surveys)
- End-of-program Poster Session
Applicants must be currently enrolled (not on Leave of Absence).
For more information, visit the NeURO program Application & Eligibility document.
