Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience / About Us / Diversity Commission / NEUROEAST / RCSD Benefits and Roles RCSD East and Franklin High Schools Benefits and Roles Students Benefits A generous stipend Immersive research lab experience Hands-on learning of research methodology/tools/techniques Exposure to scientific research process Research poster authorship/presentation Mentoring on navigating education/ training for a research career, including guidance on preparing college applications Attend SfN Opportunity to participate in University of Rochester's Upward Bound program Structure/Requirements Time/location commitment: Summer six-week internship, June 12 hours/week lab time Consistent in-person attendance Eligibility: Open to rising juniors and seniors Enrolled full-time student New York state resident U.S. citizen or permanent resident Application requirements: On-time submission Clear interest in scientific research or biomedical sciences Written statement about interest in NEUROEAST program Expectations Complete a research project Author/present research poster at Summer Scholars poster session Be respectful of host lab PI, trainees, mentor, and staff Arrive on time for all scheduled days/hours. Finish assigned learning/projects fully and on time Be curious. Ask questions. Speak up when you need help. Respect and adhere to contact guidelines Attend SfN Administrators/Teachers Benefits Act as RCSD gateway for their students to this potentially life-alternating experience Structure/Requirements WHO: Career Training Path coordinators Science-field teachers Principal/Superintendent Expectations Identify and recruit potential applicants Coordinate programming and logistics with NEUROEAST leadership Chaperone SfN trip