ALT Minnesota Inclusive Neuroscience Development Scholars (MINDS) Program 2023 Application NOW OPEN! MINDS is a 2-year program that provides historically marginalized post-baccalaureates who want to pursue a PhD in neuroscience with full-time paid research experience and individualized graduate school preparation. MINDS program features include a $35k annual stipend, relocation expenses, one-on-one mentorship, weekly professional development sessions, monthly journal clubs, cohort socials, attending ABRCMS annually, and research presentation opportunities. More detailed information about the MINDS program can be found at http://z.umn.edu/minds. Attend the Virtual Open House on Feb. 13th at 6pm CST to learn more! How to apply: complete the online application and attach your CV or resume; unofficial college transcript(s); and two-page personal statement. Two recommendation letters should be emailed to minds@umn.edu. All application materials due March 1, 2023 at 11:59pm PST.

ALT Available to those who: • Work in the natural resources • Do outdoor data collection • Are part of any marginalized group or identity (e.g., race, gender, ability • Can use the award toward field research Deadline: Feb 1, 2023

ALT Understanding the interplay between the gut microbiome, behaviour and urbanisation in wild birds. Image of great tit on a branch with drawing of microbes. Image of a great tit eating from a bird feeder. Image of urban construction. University of east anglia and British trust for ornithology garden birdwatch logos.

ALT Photo by Kyle Elliott