Summer Funding

Summer research is an excellent way to gain hands-on experience in neuroscience, explore research interests, and develop skills that can prepare you for graduate or professional study. Yale offers a range of fellowships and funding programs to support undergraduate research at Yale and elsewhere.

If you are considering summer research, start planning early. Many programs require students to identify a faculty mentor, develop a research proposal, provide a transcript and CV/resumé, and obtain letters of recommendation. Some opportunities have deadlines as early as January or February.

Summer 2027 Research Fellowships & Funding Opportunities

The opportunities below may be particularly relevant to Yale undergraduates interested in neuroscience and related fields. Some support research specifically in neuroscience, while others support research across the natural and applied sciences.

Eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines vary by program. Always review the official program website for the most current information before applying or check the Yale Student Grants and Fellowship Database for more options. 

There are numerous programs at Yale that support Summer Research.  If you plan to work in a Neuroscience lab at Yale in the Summer, make sure you apply.  Other sources of funding are summarized here.