UM Summer Intensive Research Experience in Neuroscience (SIREN) 2026
University of Michigan·Ann Arbor, MI·2026 cycle
Closed for cycleComputational/Data SciencePsychology/Cognitive Sciences/Neurobiology✓ verified
The University of Michigan Summer Intensive Research Experience in Neuroscience (SIREN) is hosted by the Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP), the longest free-standing graduate program in neuroscience in the U.S. SIREN is a 10-week full-time summer program designed for students at an institution with limited opportunities to gain research experience in the neurosciences. Research: Students will gain research experience through projects designed and supervised by faculty within the NGP. Projects may involve a variety of model systems and technical approaches, and align with one or more major subdisciplines including behavioral and systems neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, molecular and cellular neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and sensory systems. Participants will present their work in final symposia (poster session and oral presentations). Professional Development: Our program focuses on communication skill development and preparation for transition to graduate education and STEM careers. Participants engage in a weekly workshop series providing tools for navigating research careers and graduate school and a weekly breakfast series that provides many avenues for presenting their work. 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, building confidence in public speaking, agility, reading an audience, collaborating, 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 and enjoy a plethora of organized movie/game nights, picnics, and other outings. Opportunity NOT open to UM-Ann Arbor students. Funding includes stipend, housing, a modest meal allowance, and travel support.
Neuroscience, neurobiology, neurochemistry, neuroengineering, biology, behavior, stem cells, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, electrophysiology, pharmacology
All applicants must meet the eligibility certification requirements: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States Strong interest in pursuing a long-term STEM research career An undergraduate student, having completed one year of an undergraduate degree by program start and expecting to graduate with their undergraduate degree no earlier than December of the year of this program Majoring in a STEM discipline Available for the duration of the program, start to finish. Any vacations, summer coursework, or other summer employment must take place outside this time frame. 18 years of age 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 SIREN will advance their career goals and meet a need not offered by their home institution
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