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OneNeuro Graduate Student Scholar Program

Supporting the next generation of innovative scientists working to understand the brain from molecules to mind.

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About the Program

The OneNeuro Initiative invites applications for the 2026-2027 OneNeuro Graduate Student Scholars Program. This program is designed to support graduate students pursuing innovative, neuroscience-related research at Johns Hopkins University. Scholars will be selected for a one-year fellowship through a competitive application process. Projects may span molecular, computational, engineering, systems, behavioral, translational, or clinical neuroscience. Applications are due October 23, 2026.

OneNeuro Graduate Student Scholars will join a university-wide cohort of emerging neuroscience leaders. During the award period, Scholars will have opportunities to present their research, connect with faculty and trainees outside their primary field, develop new collaborations, participate in the annual OneNeuro symposium, and contribute to the broader OneNeuro community.

One brain. Many disciplines. OneNeuro.

Award information

Selected OneNeuro Graduate Student Scholars will receive $60,000 for one year to support their stipend as well as additional research and training costs. Funding decisions will be announced December 2026, with awards available as early as January 2027.

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled full-time Ph.D. students at Johns Hopkins University, in years 3-5 of their doctoral training.
  • Students may be enrolled any department, program, or school within Johns Hopkins University.
  • Proposed research must be relevant to the brain or nervous system and may span all approaches, from molecules to the mind, in health or disease.
  • During the award period, OneNeuro Graduate Student Scholars may not hold other fellowships or awards that provide stipend support, nor receive any other source of funds to support their stipend.

Application Materials

  1. Student Applicant Biosketch (NIH or NSF format, limit 5 pages)
  2. Project title
  3. Abstract (limit 300 words)
  4. Specific Aims (includes a brief project summary and aims, limit 1 page, excluding references)
  5. Proposed use of funds (budget and budget rationale, limit 1 page)
  6. Principal Investigator Other support (NIH or NSF format)
  7. Principal Investigator Biosketch (NIH or NSF format, limit 5 pages)

Formatting: 8.5″ x 11″, 0.5″ margins, single-spaced, 11 pt font.

All materials should be compiled as a single PDF prior to submission.

Review Criteria

  • Scientific quality: the project asks a clear, well-motivated question addressed by a sound experimental approach
  • Research Significance: real potential to advance understanding of the brain and mind, in health or disease, at the level appropriate for the project.
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