For ten weeks in the summer of 2008, the WVU Center for Neuroscience will offer internships of research-intensive training for qualified undergraduate students. Our research opportunities incorporate molecular- to systems-level analyses of nervous-system function. Projects are offered in sensory, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience; in neural injury and neuro-degeneration; and in neuropsychiatric diseases. Interns are expected to devote their time to a well-defined research project under the supervision of a Center faculty member.

The program will run from May 27 to August 1, 2008. Interns will receive a $3,000 stipend and a $1,000 housing allowance. Interns will have access to many of the University's facilities, including the new Health Sciences Library, the Personal Rapid transit system (PRT), and unlimited use of the the modern, 177,000 sq. ft. Student Recreation Center. Students may opt for housing provided through the University dormitories.

Please see our list of this year's participating mentors to read about the projects offered in their respective laboratories. You can also take a look at the web pages of our participating interns to review the descriptions of their projects and their final reports.

An on-line application will be accepted from students currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university, who have completed their second or third year (seniors graduating in 2008 should contact the Center administrator before applying). Preference will be given to students considering research for their graduate careers, who have a strong background in biology, chemistry, engineering, neuro-science, physics, or psychology, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants are required to submit their curriculum vitae (resume), official college transcript(s), and two letters of recommendation (see the specific submission instructions of these documents).

The application deadline is February 1, 2008. Internships will be announced no later than March 7.

Questions? Please contact Stacey Malecky, Adminstrator, WVU Center for Neuroscience, at 304-293-6289 or smalecky@hsc.wvu.edu.