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The JBC "Golden Opportunity" Scholarship for Undergraduates,

in Brain & Cognitive Sciences

The JBC promotes career development of gifted undergraduate students, in the various fields of brain research, at The Hebrew University 

Amount: $10,000

We offer up to 10 fellowships, awarded for a total duration of 15 months -  starting from the second semester of the 3rd year of an undergraduate degree, and extending into the first year of graduate studies (either an MA or MSc, or in case of a direct research track, to Ph.D). The fellowships will only be awarded to students conducting research in a laboratory of an active JBC member (who participated in at least one of the JBC activities or attended JBC-sponsored events in the last 3 years)

The fellowship is offered from March 1, 2020 through May 30, 2021

Eligibility:

• 3rd year Undergraduate students, with a clear interest in brain & cognitive science.
• Average grade: 90 or above (or at the top 10% of the class)
• Applications for JBC fellowships, are to students conducting research in a lab of a JBC member

Scholarship Requirements:

• Play an active role in JBC community (e.g. present the research in future JBC events)
• Update the JBC on the fruits of your work, and the insights gained
• Acknowledge the JBC fellowship in publications and presentations

Application Process:

The following documents should be submitted:

Application Form (Online Application Form)

Photograph

Copy of Academic Standing from your university (grades from all previous years)

A research proposal (limited to 1 page)

A recommendation letter from a JBC Member, expressing her/his approval to accept the student in her/his lab and willing to secure funding till completion of the degree

Only complete applications will be considered

Last date to submit applications – February 15, 2020

jbc@mail.huji.ac.il                                    scholars.huji.ac.il/jbc                                            02-5494835