Creating a Pathway to Neuroscience Research

NEUROCITY — a Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Commission program under the umbrella of Summer Scholars — supports undergraduate students from all colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY) to explore and experience the field of neuroscience. The 9-week research-intensive program provides experience in research labs across the University of Rochester. NEUROCITY trainees work under the mentorship of faculty, conduct lab research, attend educational seminars — including graduate school application presentations, and partake in student-run activities. The program culminates in a poster session where trainees present their summer research projects.

The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience is dedicated to expanding access to neuroscience research and training for individuals from all backgrounds. The institute aims to provide all scholars interested in scientific research, particularly neuroscience, access to the best educational opportunities.

Funding

NEUROCITY is funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke- R25NS141233

• 9 week program runs Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 1, 2025.
• Trainees work under mentorship of UR faculty members. Trainees may also be assigned a bench mentor who provides support – by helping build a research poster, reading journal articles, and having weekly meetings.
• Lecture series – professional development sessions, lab safety, HIPAA, etc.
• Poster session – with mentor assistance, trainees prepare and present their research poster at the end of the 9-week program.
• Responsibilities of trainees – attend lecture series, lab work, meetings with mentors, research poster presentation.
• Social activities – including bi-weekly dinner seminars with presentations from graduate students and post-docs, one-on-one faculty coffee chats, and exploring what Rochester has to offer.

For more information or for help with the application process please contact: 

Kandice King
Partnership Admissions Contact

Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez, PhD
NEUROCITY Program Director