Columbia BRAINYAC (Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia)
Summarized from Columbia University Zuckerman Institute's official page. Nichable isn't affiliated with this program; confirm details on the official page before applying. How we verify listings
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- Deadline
- Rolling / no deadline
- Status
- Opening soon
- Grade levels
- Grades 10-11
- Difficulty
- Elite
- Location
- New York, NY · More in New York City
- How to apply
- Members only
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About
A neuroscience research apprenticeship at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute for local high school students. After weekend training sessions in the spring, apprentices complete a seven-week full-time summer research placement in a Columbia neuroscience lab. Highly selective — about 14 students a year.
Who can apply
Students in grades 10–11.
Open to 10th and 11th graders from BRAINYAC's partner schools and programs serving Upper Manhattan and the Bronx; students are nominated through a partner organization. Preference to students residing in Upper Manhattan and the South Bronx.