Diversity in Neuroscience Summer Internship Program
BrainsCAN is committed to improving the representation of marginalized groups in neuroscience through equity and inclusion best practices. This means attracting and retaining a diverse representation of outstanding scientists who contribute to research excellence in neuroscience. BrainsCAN acknowledges the barriers to access these groups face in research spaces because of systemic biases and despite meritorious qualifications.
The Diversity in Neuroscience Summer Internship provides Western undergraduate students interested in cognitive neuroscience, who self-identify as being a member of an underrepresented group in neuroscience, including Black people, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, people with a disability and women, an opportunity to have an immersive experience in a research environment, along with gaining valuable skills needed to excel in academia and beyond.
*Please note: applicants will not be asked to state how they identify with these underrepresented communities.
The program will include participation in research projects assigned by the supervising faculty member, with a senior graduate student or postdoctoral fellow overseeing the day-to-day supervision. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to participate in virtual workshops focusing on the development of research and professional skills.
We are now accepting possible internship projects from PIs, Postdocs, or Graduate students. If you would like your project considered by successful applicants, please complete this survey.
2026 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: March 12, 2026
- Expected Results: Week of April 6, 2026
- Start Studentship: May 2026
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Contact Information
This program is administered through BrainsCAN's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDIC). Please email any questions to brainscan@uwo.ca.
To read about former interns and their projects, click here.
