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Under-Represented Student Mentorship (URSM)

Senior-to-junior student mentorship for Masters students from under-represented groups, who are considering applying for PhD studies in Neuroscience at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº

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What is URSM?

The URSM initiative organises senior-to-juniorÌýstudent mentorship for Masters students from under-represented groups, who are considering applying for PhD studies in Neuroscience at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº

What does Under-Represented mean?

Under-represented refers to anyone who faces barriers to opportunities due to mental health issues, physical health/disability, neurodivergence, socio-economicÌýbackground, and those from the LGBTQIA+, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Although this definition is already broad, we leave to each person the self-identification as a member of an under-represented group.

We aim to:

  • Improve diversity and representation across neuroscience departments. In particular, this programme has been promoted by the Wellcome Centre for Human Imaging (WCHN) but aims to include the broader community of ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº neuroscience.
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We are currently recruiting mentors!

We are looking for researchers from second-year PhD programmes or early-career research fellows willing to become mentors. As a mentor, you will provide support to up to two mentees who are considering undertaking a PhD in NeuroscienceÌýor related disciplines. Your duties will be:

  • Provide advice on graduate programs and research opportunities tailored to the student needs
  • Provide feedback on written submissions throughout the application process
  • Provide guidance and support for funding applications
  • Prepare mock interviews and feedback via online video calls

Are you interested to be a mentee?

If you are a final year neuroscience master student at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº who is insufficiently or inadequately represented and is looking to have an academic career,Ìýwe are happy to help you.

What we can help you with:

  • General advice in pursuing a career in academia
  • AdviceÌýon how to research and findÌýschemesÌý
  • Feedbacks on application preparation and submission
  • Mock interviews

If you are interestedÌýtoÌýknow more about URSM, either as a mentor or a mentee, get in touch.