UM Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Opportunity (NURO) 2026 at University of Michigan

Overview

The Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Opportunity (NURO) is a full-time summer, and part-time academic year program hosted by the University of Michigan Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP). NURO is intended for students within a short driving distance (~1 hr) of Ann Arbor to facilitate on-going research on a part-time basis during the academic year. This opportunity is not open to UM-Ann Arbor students. Summer component: Time frame and funding: 10-week full-time on-site program with stipend, housing, and a modest meal allowance. Research: Projects are designed and supervised by faculty within the NGP, involve a variety of model systems and technical approaches. Participants will present their work in final symposia (poster session and oral presentations). Professional Development: Our summer program includes a weekly workshop series providing tools for navigating research careers and graduate school. Applied Improv: As a supplement to communication skill development, all students participate in weekly improv sessions led by experts in applying the concepts of improv theater to academic life. Session will build confidence in public speaking, agility, reading an audience, collaboration, active listening, empathy, and staying in the moment, all conducted within a safe and supportive environment. Social Setting: Summers in Ann Arbor are terrific with free local concerts, art fairs, PRIDE events, day hikes, and more. Students are housed together in summer and enjoy a plethora of organized movie/game nights, picnics, and other outings. Academic year component: Time frame and funding: Up to 200 hours of continued research part-time Sept to May with stipend and travel support. Research: Continue summer projects for a richer and deeper experience, presenting again in a large symposium with other UM-Ann Abort undergraduates in May. Professional Development: Continue professional development on a monthly basis.

Research topics

Neuroscience, neurobiology, neurochemistry, neuroengineering, biology, behavior, stem cells, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, electrophysiology, pharmacology

Eligibility

All applicants must meet eligibility certification requirements: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States strongly interested in pursuing a STEM research career an undergraduate student in a Southeast Michigan institution within a short driving distance of Ann Arbor an undergraduate student having completed one year of an undergraduate degree by program start expecting to graduate with an undergraduate degree no earlier than one year after program start majoring in a STEM discipline available for the duration of the summer program from start to finish, taking any vacations, coursework, or other summer employment outside this time frame 18 years or older by program start In addition to these requirements, competitive applicants will be able to articulate the following in their essays: a clear motivation for pursuing neuroscience research how experience in NURO will advance their career goals and meet a need not offered by their home institution

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