The Department of Neurobiology leads an outstanding training program in the Neurobiology of Cognition and Cognitive Disorders (C&CD), supported by an NIH training grant (NINDS T32NS061788). The program typically funds students during their third and fourth year of graduate training in basic, translational, or clinical cognition-related neuroscience research. Our training program is tailored to provide clinical exposure along with cutting-edge training in neuroscience. Our overall goal is to train the next generation of talented, diverse, and independent scholars and leaders in cognitive neurobiology.  As the burden of cognitive disorders grows in an aging population, preparing the next generation of neuroscientists studying cognition and cognitive disorders is more important now than ever. Our program objectives include strong foundational training, multidisciplinary research approaches using next-gen tools and technologies, preparation for diverse career pathways in STEM, and training in the mechanisms for translating fundamental research into future therapeutic approaches for cognitive disorders.

Application 

The application cycle for the 2024-2025 award year is open. The 2024 call for applications can be viewed here. The application can be downloaded here.

Timeline:

• Application deadline: May 1, 2024, by 5:00 pm
• Applicants notified by May 23, 2024
• Dates of award: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the C&CD Training Program, Dr. Farah Lubin. 

Work-In-Progress Seminar Series 

Neuroscience Works-In-Progress is a weekly seminar series focusing on the Neurobiology of Cognition and Cognitive Disorders (C&CD). Check out the series Fall events, held in Shelby 1015 on Friday from 9-10 a.m. Coffee and light breakfast served while supplies last.

Fall Schedule

Sep. 6: Jana Badrani, Graduate Research Trainee

Sept. 13: Choice Uwomwonse, Graduate Student Trainee

Sept. 20: TBD

Sept. 27: Juhi Samal, Assistant Professor

Oct. 4: Cruikshank Lab

Oct. 11: Amanda Cook, Graduate Student

Oct. 18: RCR Ethics Discussion*

Oct. 25: Nuria Llopis Vendrell, Assistant Professor

Nov. 1: Zachary T. Irwin, Assistant Professor

Nov. 8: McKayla Kurtz, T32 Trainee

Nov. 15: Rodrigo Campos-Cardoso, Postdoctoral Fellow

Nov. 22: Yun Lien, Graduate Research Assistant

*Indicates mandatory Session for C&CD T32 Trainees