Our Program

WiN’s mission is to empower students from under-resourced and underserved communities to pursue research and leadership pathways in neuroscience fields, ultimately contributing to advancing scientific innovation and improved health outcomes. By taking this approach, we can realize our vision of building an inclusive scientific community that drives transformative discoveries and breakthroughs that redefine treatment paradigms and health outcomes for neurological, neurodegenerative, and psychiatric conditions. We are focused on advancing the science to make lives for students and our communities better.

Through summer internships, educational opportunities, and one-on-one mentoring, we ensure our interns build the confidence and leadership skills necessary to realize their career goals and become the next generation of neuroscientists and leaders.

  • A day in the life of a WiN intern is the perfect balance of intriguing and difficult.

    Zora
    2021 Intern, Huston-Tillotson University
What We Offer

Internships, Mentorship,
Scholarships, and Community

WiN sponsors undergraduate students to participate in paid internships working with researchers at institutions such as UT Department of Neuroscience and the Dell Medical School Department of Neurology.

Our internship program offers valuable educational opportunities, career development resources, and mentorship to assist students in recognizing their academic and professional aspirations, as well as guiding them on the path to achieving success in their careers.

Key aspects of our internships include:

  • Gaining access to lab experience
  • Working with a researcher and his/her team
  • Building foundational skills in reading, interpreting, and communicating scientific research
  • Learning from experts from different areas in the neurological and psychiatric fields
  • Receiving guidance through mentorship in the lab, complemented by the support of a graduate student mentor
  • Coaching in writing, speaking, and leadership

We maintain connections with alumni interns as they advance in their careers, offering academic, professional development, and networking assistance whenever needed.

Interested in becoming an intern, serving as a research /clinical host, or being a mentor?

If you’d like to participate, we’d love to hear from you.
To get started, please reach out using one of the paths below.

  • I expanded my knowledge
    of neuroscience and neurology

    Through speakers and lectures, I expanded my knowledge of neuroscience and neurology and bolstered my organizational and presentation skills. WiN’s weekly meetings and social events allowed me to make new connections with other like-minded women in STEM.
    Kaelin
    2019 and 2020 Intern, The University of Texas at Austin, & former Board Member