Increasing Hispanic Doctoral Students in Neurosciences

Extending our community of scientists is key to new discoveries, expanded learning and solving the world’s most challenging problems

Building off a 12-year partnership between MSU, NIH and the University of Puerto Rico – Cayey…

Undergraduate students from Puerto Rico spend 2 summers at MSU

They build strong relationships andgain valuable research experience

They are paired with faculty mentors and participate in research projects.

They return for graduate studies – working toward a PhD in Neuroscience

At all levels, they are funded as part of $1.5M grant from NIH

Talented students+Continued immersion in research+Strong faculty mentors=

A successful pipeline for neuroscience scholars

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