UCLA Brain Research Institute – CELL Scholars
A paid, school-year research position at UCLA for high school juniors and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds, working in UCLA labs, including neuroscience, with graduate mentors on technical and coding skills.
Neurocamp is a 3 week summer program offered to motivated Los Angeles area high school students with an interest in Neuroscience.
Admission is by written application and includes a statement of interest in Neuroscience and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor.
NeuroCamp meets on the UCLA campus and students learn fundamentals of neuroscience and basic lab techniques.
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