Predoctoral Training of Neuroscientists

本提案是为联合赞助的NIH博士前培训提供新的培训补助金 明尼苏达大学神经科学课程（JSPTPN）。虽然新 申请，这项建议是有效地延续明尼苏达大学的高度 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计划。该计划的受训人员是 通过明尼苏达大学神经科学研究生课程攻读博士学位， 一个跨部门和跨学科的计划，跨越30个部门。程序 为选定的学员提供附加值，在他们的研究生职业生涯的头两年，提供其 具有神经科学广泛基础的学员以及所需的跨学科技能， 在他们的神经科学事业中取得成功。特别是，该计划旨在 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 神经科学教学课程的核心，接触研究相关问题，如 确保严谨性和可重复性和定量分析，并开始论文相关 深入研究项目。深入开发附属领域的灵活性和时间 知识提供。包括几个独特的教育机会，包括 长期运行的伊塔斯卡夏季实验室，旋转，以及严格性，再现性， 定量推理。时间和关注给予学生的专业 发展，包括在国家和国际一级接触神经科学。一 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。每位培训师指导一项富有成效的研究 计划，并表现出对教学和培训的承诺。教练们团结一致 通过他们在神经科学研究生课程的参与和他们的奉献精神， 博士前培训一系列令人印象深刻的科学和机构资源是可用的 包括为培训赠款提供大量的直接机构支助。的 该计划的毕业生将被培训成为独立的研究人员，能够使 在学术界，教学，工业，政府和公共服务的贡献。

This proposal is for a new training grant under the Jointly Sponsored NIH Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (JSPTPN) at the University of Minnesota. Although a new application, this proposal is effectively a continuation of 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. The 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.