Cognitive Neuroscience Section
http://intra.ninds.nih.gov/Lab.asp?Org_ID=83
Summer Student Internship Program
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Summer 2005
The COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SECTION is seeking applicants for its summer training program in
cognitive neuroscience. Students studying psychology, computer science, cognitive science,
neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or medicine are encouraged to apply. Both undergraduate
and graduate students are encouraged to apply. The program is based at the National Institutes
of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C. Your program will
include tutorial and classroom training in cognitive neuroscience, participation in ongoing
research projects, development of new research projects, experience in testing young and old
normal subjects and patients with neurological disorders. Current research projects include
studies on the functions of the human prefrontal cortex, cognitive skill learning and
neuroplasticity, reasoning and problem-solving, social cognition, and plan development and
execution. State of the art computer hardware and software is contained in the Section. Section
members are also actively involved in functional imaging studies of normal subjects using Positron
Emission Tomography (PET), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation (TMS). The section is currently composed of neuropsychologists, cognitive
psychologists, neurologists, and a psychiatrist. Approximately 6 students are selected each
summer. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Position selection is highly
competitive. Students should have a 3.3 grade point average or better (undergraduates) and have
strong letters of recommendation. The COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SECTION summer research
fellowship program in cognitive neuroscience is designed to provide academically talented
students a unique opportunity to acquire valuable hands-on research training and experience in
cognitive neuroscience. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke instituted this
program to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to pursue careers in biomedical
research and academic cognitive neuroscience.
If you are interested in applying to this program, please go to the URL listed below:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/jobs_and_training/summer/index.htm
This www page has instructions on how to apply. In the application materials, please note that
you would like to come and work in the Cognitive Neuroscience Section with Dr. Grafman so the
application will be forwarded to me. You may also apply on the NINDS WWW site. Thank you very
much. There is an application DEADLINE.
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