Research Opportunities
Program Application Dates: January 6 – January 31, 2025
Program Dates: June 16, 2025 – August 8, 2025
Learn More and Apply Starting January 6!
The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) Summer Research Program at the University of Southern California’s Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is an eight-week, full-time, in-person, immersive, mentor-guided, summer research training program. Students accepted to the program will work closely with and learn from an internationally renowned, multi-disciplinary team of scientists, researchers, and staff members at ATRI. In addition, students will participate in AD clinical trials focused lecture series, workshops, and team meetings to develop competencies in AD clinical trials research and trials operations, professionalism, effective science communication and presentation skills.
The overarching goal of the program is to increase the number of highly motivated students who are interested in considering a career in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) clinical trials.
This program is open to undergraduate students in their Junior and Senior years only. Students will engage in AD clinical trials research under the supervision of a faculty member, learning how to develop and investigate a specific research question in the field of Biostatistics or Recruitment & Retention Science.
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Rolling Deadline
The Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory, led by Dr. Ruchika Prakash, is seeking research assistants (RAs) for SP25, SU25 and AU25. Common RA duties may include, but are not limited to: Data entry, organization and coding, conducting participant assessment sessions and developing research materials.
Required student qualifications:
- 3.5 GPA
- Weekly 9-hour time commitment
- Two semester minimum commitment
- An interest in clinical and/or cognitive psychology, neuroscience, neuropsychology, and/or neuroimaging.
Apply by completing the form linked above and emailing it to ra_cnl@osu.edu with a copy of your updated CV or resume. Forms will be accepted through the first week of the semester in which you wish to join the lab.
Webinars and Information Sessions
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Sessions are held the second Tuesday of each month (3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) and the third Wednesday of each month (9:00 am to 10:00 am).
Questions? Call 614-292-7137 or email medicine@osu.edu.
Scholarship Opportunities
There are no opportunities at this time.
Clubs and Campus Involvement Opportunities
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Deadline: 5:00 pm on January 17, 2025
SPHINX celebrates the contributions of 24 senior students to Ohio State. SPHINX is a community dedicated to building friendship and fellowship between our members, known as links. We support each other’s events on campus, travel together, and build relationships with each other. The application period for the 119th Class of Sphinx (2025 – 2026) is November 15th, 2024 through 5:00p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025. Please follow on Instagram @sphinxosu or check out the SPHINX website to learn more and apply!
Buckeye Pen Pals, sponsored by the Ohio State Student-Alumni Council, helps connect Buckeyes old and new. For years, the Student-Alumni Council has paired current Ohio State students with alumni and given them resources to build meaningful relationships. If you are interested in receiving advice from alumni in your career field about resumes and internships, then this is the program for you!
All future communications about the Buckeye Pen Pals program will occur via email. You may receive your pairing as early as late January. Please reach out to Jared Agoston through the program email with any questions or comments.
Opportunities for Graduating Seniors
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Deadline: Unknown
Dr. Nik Allan and Dr. Melanie Bozzay are faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who specialize in brief intervention development and delivery and research examining mechanisms of suicide risk. They are currently hiring 2 paid, full-time research assistant (RA) positions for a project examining strategies to improve brief interventions amongst individuals recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric care.
The position itself is great for new graduates (or soon to be new graduates) who are interested in pursuing graduate training in the field of Psychology or in mental health care more broadly. Dr. Allan and Dr. Bozzay also have a strong track record of helping prior RAs obtain admission into highly competitive Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs.
RAs will be trained in administering structured clinical interviews to patients representing a range of diagnostic presentations who are at high risk for suicide. Patients will be recruited from a psychiatric inpatient unit. RAs will be trained in risk assessment procedures and collection of real-world experience data using ecological momentary assessment procedures and wearable technology and will learn the rigorous procedures needed to oversee NIMH-funded studies. There are also opportunities for RAs to develop research projects that can result in conference presentations and potentially publications.
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Deadline: January 6, 2025
The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering five fellowships. Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2025 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2025, and they are two years in duration.
Donald J. Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience
This fellowship will involve cutting-edge social neuroscience and/or neuroimaging research in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Fellows will work to further the understanding of autism through eye-tracking research, guiding a project from the point of data collection to publication of results. Learn more about the Cohen Fellowship.
Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience
This fellowship will involve integrating computational strategies with clinical research goals. Fellows will develop methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis. Learn more about the Simons Fellowship.
Louise and Brett Samsky Fellowship in Educational Science and Practice
This fellowship will involve research in educational innovations in autism. Fellows will learn about classroom-based interventions to increase social emotional engagement and inclusion, gaining experiences with observational research methods, practical experience through direct classroom responsibilities, cutting edge intervention research, and implementation science approaches. Learn more about the Samsky Fellowship.
Sally Provence Fellowship in Clinical Research
This fellowship will select fellows for a two-year training in clinical assessment measures and research methodologies to better understand Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Learn more about the Provence Fellowship.
ACCESS Fellowship in Implementation Science
This fellowship will select fellows for a two-year training in research focused on community engagement participatory methods, translating evidence-based treatments for autism into community settings, as well as the processes and partnerships that support these efforts. Learn more about the ACCESS Fellowship.
Application instructions below
Deadline: January 18, 2025
The Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC is looking to fill several full-time Clinical Research Coordinator positions at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, run by renowned researchers in the field of autism. The Seaver Autism Center leads a progressive research program while providing comprehensive, personalized care to children, adolescents and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and related genetic syndromes. Our multidisciplinary team of preclinical and clinical faculty seek to identify the causes of autism and advance effective treatments.
We are looking for highly responsible, organized individuals who are interested in continuing in a medical, psychology, clinical genetics or professional clinical research career. Areas for which these individuals would be responsible include interacting with patients, families, and clinicians seeking our services; study initiation and management including regulatory (IRB), patient scheduling, data entry and biomarker (EEG, VEP, eye tracking) collection for a diverse portfolio of research studies; and assistance with grant preparation, presentations and publications. Our research coordinators have the opportunity to observe clinical and research assessments conducted by our interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, a neurologist, and genetic counselor.
Interested applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree; be highly familiar and comfortable with widely available computer programs (i.e., Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint); have a background in psychology, biological sciences, and research design; have experience or strong interest in working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in a research setting; and be able and willing to work with psychiatric patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
Potential opportunities available to successful applicants include presentations at international conferences; publication in major medical journals; networking among distinguished individuals within and outside the medical/psychology fields; exposure to a range of psychiatric disorders and treatments; close collaboration with experienced research psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, and statisticians.
Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply and should include language proficiency in application materials.
The ideal start date for interested candidates is June 2025, and the position requires a two-year commitment.
Interested applicants may email cover letter, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and writing sample by January 18 to:
Tess Levy, CGC Assistant Professor & Clinical Trials Manager
tess.levy@mssm.edu
Paige Siper, PhD Associate Professor & Chief Psychologist
paige.siper@mssm.edu
Volunteer, Internship and Job Opportunities
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Deadline: January 15, 2025
Dr. Selena Wang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science at the Indiana University School of Medicine, seeks summer interns who are interested in working on biomedical networks. Interns will be housed within the Stark Neuroscience Institute and mentored directly by Dr. Wang in biomedical data science. The internship program will run from June 2 to July 25, 2025. Students receive a $4000 stipend from the Stark Neuroscience Institute and housing if they live outside of the Indianapolis area.
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Deadline: April 1, 2025
The Black Joy Foundation (BJF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying, cultivating, and supporting Black boys to reach their full potential. They are seeking volunteers for the annual Black Boy Joy Summer Camp on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The camp consists of a day filled with fun, educational activities, and mentorship for young Black men (ages 9-12).
Volunteer roles will vary depending on the student's interests and skills. Potential responsibilities include:
- Mentor/Coach: Male mentors, aged 18 and older, will develop strategies, teach skills, lead teams, and coach other mentors to foster collaboration and communication among scholars.
- Jr. Coach: Male junior coaches, aged 14-18, will oversee games, referee, and keep score. This role provides valuable training and experience for aspiring mentors and coaches.
- Hospitality: Volunteers of all genders will provide food and beverages, create a welcoming environment, and assist scholars as needed.
- Marketing/Logistics: This role involves assisting with creative activities like arts and crafts and games, as well as supporting logistical tasks such as set-up and clean-up.
We ask for a minimum commitment of one full day (Saturday, May 31, 2025) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional pre-camp training sessions (approximately 2-3 hours total) may be offered in the weeks leading up to the event to ensure all volunteers feel confident and prepared.
Required qualifications:
- Passion for working with youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment
For any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact Khala Pace directly at khala.pace@yahoo.com.
Health and Wellness Opportunities
There are no opportunities at this time.