Neuroscience Scholarships - Now Accepting Applications

Are you ready to turn your curiosity about the brain into a hands-on discovery opportunity this summer? The Department of Neuroscience is excited to invite applications for two prestigious Summer Research Scholarship opportunities, each providing $5,000 in funding to support full-time undergraduate laboratory research during Summer 2026.

This is your chance to gain immersive research experience, work closely with faculty mentors, and take a meaningful step toward graduate school or a research-focused career.

 Available Scholarships

 John G. Hildebrand Summer Research Scholarship

• Open to undergraduate students interested in summer neuroscience research 

• Preference given to students working with Department of Neuroscience faculty and those planning to attend graduate school

• 2 awards available, each valued at $5,000

• Requires a 12-week, full-time summer research commitment

 NSCS Summer Research Scholarship

• Open exclusively to students in the NSCS Major

• Designed to support laboratory-based research during Summer 2026

• 6 awards available, each valued at $5,000

• Requires a 12-week, full-time summer research commitment

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be actively enrolled in the NSCS or NSCI (only for Hildebrand) programs, or a closely related major

• Be in good academic standing

• Previous award recipients are welcome to apply again (reapplication required)

 Application Details

There is one combined application for both scholarships, consisting of:

1. A one-page summary of the proposed research, endorsed by your faculty supervisor

2. A 2–3 page essay describing:

   • How you will use the award to engage in Neuroscience research and or Neuroscience and Cognitive Science research (NSCS Summer Research Scholarship)

   • Why this experience will be important to your education

3. A letter of support from your faculty supervisor

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Letters of support are due no later than March 15, 2026

• Submit your application here:  https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yU93884UmHgnnU

• Faculty letters of support should be submitted here: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOsxjx9pTVTdD7w

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend your summer doing meaningful research, building skills, and contributing to the future of neuroscience. We strongly encourage interested students to start conversations with potential faculty mentors early.

We look forward to reviewing your applications!

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