NEW OPPORTUNITY: Summer Research Positions with Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham
ROLLING REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: APPLY TODAY https://lnkd.in/eqJmb7RB
The?Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM), a Dana Center Initiative, is currently reviewing applications for its inaugural cohort of?undergraduate and graduate?fellows for the?Neurotech Justice Accelerator Summer Research Program.
NJAM will?train the next generation of neuroscience and society leaders to improve equitable access to beneficial neurotechnology, protect the public from potential harms, and establish standards to promote responsible societal use of neurotechnology.?See?press release here.?This program offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, ethics, and law. Summer Research Fellows will be at the forefront of neuroethics, neurolaw, and the many ways neurotechnology shapes society.
NJAM Summer Research Fellows will receive mentoring and training from MGH and Harvard faculty: NJAM Directors?Dr. Theresa Williamson MD MPH,?Dr. Gabriel Lázaro-Mu?oz PhD, JD and?Dr. Francis X. Shen, PhD, JD. All Fellows will participate fully in the work of NJAM, and training will be individually tailored to meet career needs.
Fellows will also join a dynamic community with NJAM partners at the?MGH Dept. of Neurosurgery,?Harvard Brain Initiative,?Harvard Medical School,?Harvard Law School,?The Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, and?The Museum of Science.
About the Research Program
We are looking for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students interested in neuroscience, neurotechnology, ethics, law, and policy.
Summer Fellows will work on research projects at the intersection of neuroscience and society, gaining experience in research methods, policy analysis, and science communication.
The program is virtual, 35 hours per week, and runs from June through August 2025.
Fellows will be able to work remotely, or if residing in Boston to work in-person. Fellows will receive individualized mentorship from NJAM faculty and engage in professional development opportunities, including discussions on neurotechnology policy and justice.
Fellows will receive a?$5,000 stipend for undergraduates?and a?$6,000 stipend for graduate students. All fellows must be available for the full duration of the program and are expected to attend the in-person NJAM Symposium in mid-August.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed on a?rolling basis starting March 19, and candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume/CV, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and a uniqueness statement describing their background and interest in the program.
