We have collected helpful information and resources for the Neuroscience Graduate student. This ranges from funding opportunities to student organizations.
- External Research Funding
- AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
- Ford Foundation Fellowships Programs
- Graduate Funding Opportunities
- The Hertz Foundation
- HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
- HHMI International Student Research Fellowship
- Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (T32 Grant)
- Modeling, Simulation and Training Fellowships
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
- Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)
- Society of Biological Psychiatry
- Science and SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists
- Society for Neuroscience Neuroscience Scholars Program
- United Negro College Fund
- Non-US Citizen/Permanent Resident CNUP Graduate Student Resources
Resources for Students at Pitt
- Mental Health Services
University-affiliated
- Guide for Talking about Relationships, Consent, and Sexual Violence
- Pitt Resource List for Drug and Alcohol Service Providers
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office
- Student Affairs Counseling Center
- Student Resources: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program
Non-University
Resources for Reporting and Addressing Mistreatment
The University of Pittsburgh and the Center for Neuroscience strive to create an environment free of discrimination or harassment, as defined by the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination and Sexual Misconduct policies. Those who experience mistreatment have a right to report it. This page contains resources both within and outside of the CNUP that can provide guidance, mediation, justice, or resolution. We have included non-reporting support resources at the end of this page.
More information on the University of Pittsburgh’s policies can be found in the More information on the University of Pittsburgh’s policies can be found in the Faculty Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Community Standards Policies.
All university faculty and staff, except for specific counselors and medical professionals, are “responsible employees” and therefore legally mandated to report incidents of sexual misconduct that are disclosed to them. Reports are made to the Title IX office and may lead to investigation. This policy is detailed in the Responsible Employee Guidelines. Students should feel free to report to the university employees they most trust and feel comfortable with, while understanding that many of these people must report incidents of sexual misconduct.
- CNUP Resources
Mentor: Students are encouraged to discuss incidents or concerns with their primary mentor. Your advisor can address problems within the lab, help you understand your options, and/or facilitate contact with the codirectors. Other trusted faculty mentors may also prove useful.
CNUP Graduate Program Co-Directors and CNUP Program Co-Directors:
Graduate Program codirectors are prepared to offer essential assistance when students encounter bias or harassment. The co-directors can provide advice, serve as mediators between the parties involved, and provide guidance on reporting. Importantly, they will also help students who require adjustments to their graduate school path (such as changing labs or ending rotations early) due to bias or harassment. Co-directors are also responsible for enforcing the CNUP Guidelines code of conduct for CNUP students and training faculty.- Institutional Reporting Resources
Pitt Concern Connection (PCC) is a reporting hub for ALL incidents and concerns at the University of Pittsburgh. It includes an online report form, a question form, and phone and text lines. Example incidents of concern include (but are not limited to) sexual harassment or misconduct, racist incidents, denial of disability accommodations, and research or ethical misconduct. Reports and questions can be submitted anonymously.
Note that if your report is anonymous, the offices will be limited in their ability to follow up. Nevertheless, anonymous reporting provides an important record. For timely resolution of a time-sensitive situation, identifying information may be needed, or you may wish to contact the relevant office directly.University of Pittsburgh Offices: These offices handle resolution of specific complaints. Many PCC reports are ultimately directed to them.
- The Title IX Office covers sex- and gender-based discrimination as well as sexual harassment or assault. Report through Pitt Concern Connection or contact titleixcoordinator@pitt.edu or 412-648-7860
- The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion covers many other forms of mistreatment and civil rights. Report through Pitt Concern Connection or contact a staff member.
- Disability Resources and Services provides disability accommodations and handles discrimination complaints. You may contact DRS or file complaints via PCC.
The School of Medicine Office for the Learning Environment (OLE):This office serves graduate students in SOM departments (e.g. Neurobiology, Anesthesia, Neurology, Psychiatry, etc.) as well as medical students. They can also assist with any incident in which at least one party is a member of the SOM. Reports can be filed via the Pitt Med Professionalism Accolade and Incident Reporting (PAIR) system, which can be anonymous, or by contacting OLE staff. The can provide specific guidance through the process, and the SOM also has a team of Ombudspersonsto aid students.Carnegie Mellon University Resources: CNUP trainees are typically not employees/students of CMU, but incidents may involve CMU members. Official reports can be filed via one of CMU’s channels If the incident requires a specific resolution (e.g. changes to course schedule or equipment access), CNUP codirectors and/or faculty can assist you and communicate with CMU as needed.
- Non-Reporting Resources for Incidents of Sexual Misconduct
The following resources are confidential and/or community-based and are free to access. University mental health counselors are exempt from mandatory reporting. These resources will not initiate official investigations or disciplinary action, though they can provide support for a student who wishes to do so.
- Pitt Student Counseling Centers: 412-648-7930 or Free to all CNUP students.
- School of Medicine Mental Health Team<: Free to CNUP students in the School of Medicine.
- Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR): 412-431-5665 or 1-866-363-7273
- Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (WC&S): call 412-687-8005 (24/7 hotline) or text 412-744-8445 (9 am to 9 pm). Despite its name the Shelter does NOT restrict its services based on gender (or sexual identity, race, religion, or other factors). WC&S can be particularly helpful in obtaining restraining orders or pursuing other legal avenues.
- Resolve Crisis Services<: 24-hour hotline at 1-888-796-8226