Professional Development Awards
Undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, graduate, and post-doctoral trainees at U.S.-based institutions may request up to $5,000 USD in funding to support professional development in neuroscience and society. The funds could be used to support the following (note that these are examples and not an exhaustive list):
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Attending a conference or workshop in neuroscience and society.
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Neuroscience and society coursework.
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Attending the International Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting (undergraduate trainee majoring in neuroscience)
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Attending the Human and Mammalian Brain Atlas Consortium meeting hosted by the Allen Institute (post-baccalaureate trainee with an ethics background)
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Taking an online Neuroethical Considerations course offered by Queen’s University (graduate trainee focusing on neuroscience)
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Training and experience in computer-generated art to better communicate neuroscience to the public (postdoctoral trainee in neuroscience)
Trainee Research Awards
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Surveys and questionnaires
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Interviews and focus groups
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Case studies
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Conceptual analysis
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Case law review
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Policy analysis
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Systematic reviews
“The professional development awards are organized by the Dana NextGen program, which aims to strengthen neuroscience’s positive role in the world by preparing the next generation of scholars to think reflexively and responsibly apply neuroscience knowledge to benefit society by supporting innovative training opportunities, workforce development, and collaboration across disciplines.” You can learn more about the Dana Foundation’s mission and vision here: https://dana.org/about-us/
Questions
can be directed to Chinmayi Balusu, Dana Fellow in Neuroscience & Society, at cbalusu@dana.org.The submission deadline for both awards is March 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.