Neurosci. Research Prize
The AAN Neuroscience competition is designed to encourage high school students to explore the world of the brain and nervous system through laboratory research. It is also intended to identify and reward those students whose scientific skill and talent indicate potential for scientific contributions in the field of neuroscience. Finally, AAN recognizes the efforts of science teachers who have demonstrated support for students interested in neuroscience. Submissions much represent original laboratory research and the original written work of the applicant. Group projects are not accepted. Teachers are encouraged to provide guidance. Student applicants must be enrolled in high school in the United States. Four winners will receive a $1,000 prize, three winners will receive airfare and hotel accommodations at the AAN annual meeting in Toronto, and the grand prize winner will have the opportunity to present his/her work at the Child Neurology Annual Meeting.
How do I get started? Check out their website for more information.
How do I expand this narrative arc? There are a surprising number of neuroscience-related opportunities for high school students. Consider expanding your narrative arc with one of the following:
Show off your extensive knowledge of neuroscience information in the International Brain Bee.
Expand your research experience at the Neuroscience Summer Internship at the Max Planck Florida Institute.
Continue the great work your stated over the summer, enlist a teacher supervisor and enter into one of the many prestigious national science fair competitions like the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Check out the Summer Neuroscience Program at University of Nebraska
Spend an intensive summer at Columbia University’s Brain Research Internship
Continue the great work you stated over the summer, enlist a teacher supervisor and enter into one of the many prestigious national science fair competitions like the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Consider spending your summer in a lab doing cutting edge research in the field. For example, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers an intensive and competitive eight-week internship program in which rising high school seniors spend a summer working in a research lab alongside some of the world’s leading scientists.
HOT TIP: This competition has the potential to be a real showstopper if it results in your producing a serious piece of academic work. It’s impact will be further enhanced if you can combine your passion for science research with an impact project that demonstrates the practical applications of your intellectual pursuits.