Support

The Iowa Neuroscience Institute is committed to including and supporting perspectives from all members of our laboratories. We believe that the most impactful science is done when everyone feels a sense of belonging in discovery.

Association of Multicultural Scientists

The Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS) is a graduate student and Postdoctoral Scholar run organization seeking to promote those underrepresented in biomedical research and science. 

 

 

$ 35K

Stipend Funds: $35k/year salary

Salary covers your work as  postbaccalaureate trainees in a neuroscience research lab.

$ 1,200

Travel Funds: $1,200/year per participant

Travel funds are set aside for travel to a scientific meeting (ABRCMS, SACNAS or SfN) to present your research, network with students and faculty from other institutions, and serve as ambassadors for our program.
 

Housing Resources

Aspire at West Campus

The Banks Student Living

Off-campus Housing Services at University of Iowa

Biomedical Workforce Development Information

To find a job in the Biomedical workforce, you need to make sure your LinkedIn page is up to date and active.

The average time to find a science/tech position in 2024-5 is about 5-6 months, so think about planning accordingly."

Online resources:

Science Careers

Nature Careers

Iowa DNA Technologies

University of Iowa jobs