Predoctoral Training of Neuroscientists

项目摘要 本提案是针对联合赞助的NIH下的NS 105604培训补助金的竞争性更新。 明尼苏达大学神经科学博士前培训项目（JSPTPN）。程序 在过去的五年里，这一项目非常成功，在他们的第一阶段就安排了32名博士前学员。 毕业生生涯它延续了明尼苏达大学非常成功的NIGMS培训计划， “神经科学家的博士前培训”（T32-GM 08471，1993-2018）在系统和综合 生物学课程。该计划的学员正在通过研究生课程攻读博士学位， 明尼苏达大学的神经科学，一个跨部门和跨学科的项目， 30个部门。这项拟议的计划提供选择的受训者在他们的头两年增加价值， 毕业生的职业生涯，为学员提供了广泛的神经科学基础，以及 跨学科的技能需要在他们的神经科学事业中取得成功。特别是，该方案 旨在提供对该领域的广泛理解以及对研究的深入理解 方法论、实验设计和定量推理。该计划是围绕一个核心， 神经科学的教学课程，接触与研究相关的问题，如确保严谨性， 再现性和定量分析，以及与论文相关的深入研究项目的开始。 提供了深入发展并行知识领域的灵活性和时间。几个独特 包括教育机会，包括长期运行的伊塔斯卡夏季实验室，轮换， 在严谨性，可重复性和定量推理的特定类。时间和注意力被给予 学生的专业发展，包括接触神经科学在国家和国际 程度.已经召集了一批才华横溢的培训师，反映了研究问题的多样性， 研究领域和神经科学技术。每位培训师指导一个富有成效的研究项目， 对教学和培训的承诺。培训员通过参加 神经科学研究生课程，并致力于博士前培训。一系列令人印象深刻的 向受训人员提供科学和机构资源，包括大量直接的机构资源， 支持这项培训计划。该计划的毕业生将被培训成为独立的研究人员， 有能力在学术界、教学界、工业界、政府和公共服务界作出贡献。

Project Summary This proposal is for a competitive renewal of the NS105604 training grant under the Jointly Sponsored NIH Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (JSPTPN) at the University of Minnesota. The program has been very successful over the last five years, setting 32 predoctoral trainees on the start of their graduate career. It continues the University of Minnesota’s highly successful NIGMS training program, “Predoctoral Training of Neuroscientists” (T32-GM08471,1993-2018) under the Systems and Integrative Biology Program. Trainees in this program are pursuing a PhD through the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota, an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary program that spans 30 departments. This proposed program provides select trainees added value in the first two years of their graduate careers, providing its trainees with a broad foundation in neuroscience as well as the interdisciplinary skills needed to be successful within their neuroscientific careers. In particular, the program is designed to provide a broad understanding of the field as well as a deep understanding of research methodologies, experimental design, and quantitative reasoning. This program is built around a core of didactic coursework in neuroscience, exposure to research-related issues such as ensuring rigor and reproducibility and quantitative analyses, and the beginning of thesis-related in-depth research projects. Flexibility and time for in-depth development of collateral fields of knowledge are provided. Several unique educational opportunities are included, including the long-running Itasca summer laboratory, rotations, and specific classes in rigor, reproducibility, and quantitative reasoning. Time and attention are given to the student’s professional development, including exposure to neuroscience at the national and international levels. A talented group of trainers have been assembled that reflects the diversity of research questions, areas of study, and techniques in neuroscience. Each trainer directs a productive research program and has demonstrated commitment to teaching and training. The trainers are united by their participation in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience and by their dedication to predoctoral training. An impressive array of scientific and institutional resources are available to the trainees, including substantial direct institutional support for this training grant. The graduates of this program will be trained to be independent researchers, capable of making contributions in academia, teaching, industry, government, and public service.