Neuroscience Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA. 30310

Neuroscience Institute / National Space Biomedical Research Institute Education and Public Outreach Program (NSBRIEPOP) Summer Research Program


The Morehouse School of Medicine Neuroscience Institute (MSMNI), in collaboration with the NSBRIEPOP, is offering a 8-week (June 2 - July 25, 2008) Summer Research Program to qualified undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and first-year medical school students. Selected applicants will come to the Morehouse School of Medicine, where they will join a single laboratory, attend lectures on the neurobiology of the nervous system in health and disease, undertake a well-defined research project with Institute faculty, and make scientific presentations at the end of the program. Other supporting activities include weekly journal clubs and seminars by visiting scientists. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated commitment to biomedical research.

Participants will receive a
$3,000 stipend and funds to
cover the cost of travel.

Printable Application

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Application Process
  1. Complete the application below or email the word document application.
  2. Attach CV/resume including current and permanent address, phone numbers, email address, information where you can be contacted at all times with an emergency contact.
  3. Attach a 1-2 page statement of interest that includes a preferred area of research, prior research experience, and long-term goals.
  4. Mail an official transcript.
  5. Mail two (2) letters of recommendation.

    An electronic application, CV/Resume, 1-2 page statement of interest and research experience can be mailed or emailed to cwoodley@msm.edu

    Mail transcript and letters of recommendation to:

Cathy Woodley
Summer Research Program
Neuroscience Institute
Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive S.W.
Atlanta, GA  30310-1495
(For more information call: (404)756-5785)


 Deadline for Submission: March 30, 2008
Selections will be made April 15, 2008

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