UCSF Summer Research Experiences in Neuroscience (SREN)
Specifically for students underrepresented in the sciences to gain authentic research experience in UCSF neuroscience labs.
Summer stipends are $3000 for high school students
placed talented high school and college students
one-on-one mentorship with health care providers and researchers
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Bay Area Brain Bee
The local chapter of the International Brain Bee (neuroscience trivia). Usually held at CSU East Bay. Winner goes to Nationals.
Brain Camp @ UCSF)
A 1-week immersive camp run by UCSF medical students. Curriculum is 100% neuro: sheep brain dissection, cranial nerve exams, and neuropathology.
COSMOS - Neuro Clusters
You must apply to a specific "Cluster." At UC Davis, look for "Biophysics/Robotics" (Neuro-engineering) or "Math Bio." At UCSC, look for "Bioinformatics" (often Neuro-genetics).
International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) Ideaathon
Virtual competition where teams propose a solution to a neurological problem (e.g., "Design a better treatment for epilepsy").
JSHS (Junior Science & Humanities Symposium) - NorCal
Research presentation competition. You must submit an original neuroscience research paper to compete.
Rosetta Institute Molecular Neuroscience Workshop
Held at UC Berkeley. A dedicated lab workshop on molecular mechanisms of the brain (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, drug effects).