Application Process

Dates and Address

Submissions for Rising Stars in Neuroscience 2026 will be accepted early this Spring.

• Open - November 1, 2025
• Due - January 9, 2026
• Email Address: rising.stars@neuro.utah.edu

Once submitted, applicants will receive a confirmation response within 24 hours.

Submission Requirements

Please send a single PDF containing:

• Your CV
• Research Statement: Please include a one-page description of your scientific interests, academic achievements, and a short note about which faculty member you would be most interested in meeting with during the symposium and how your research might fit with theirs.
• Community Contributions Statement: A one-page statement of your commitment and contributions to building a community for individuals from all backgrounds, including underserved communities.
• Recommendations: Two letters of recommendation - Please have your references email their letters to rising.stars@neuro.utah.edu by January 9, with the subject line "Rising Stars in Neuroscience - Letter of Rec - [Name of Applicant]"

Eligibility

Participation is limited to pre-doctoral trainees who, at the application deadline, have completed a minimum of three (3) years of their doctoral training in a neuroscience-related program.  Competitive applicants will have demonstrated strong scientific merit and a commitment to building a community of equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds.

For questions concerning the symposium and workshops, application process, or eligibility, please contact: rising.stars@neuro.utah.edu

Thank you!