We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP), held from May 16 to July 25. Since 2016, this ten-week, full-time paid research experience – hosted by the UF Department of Neuroscience and the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute – has provided hands-on research experience and professional development to motivated undergraduates preparing for doctoral studies in neuroscience.
SNIP is designed for undergraduate students across the U.S., including international students enrolled at U.S. institutions, who plan to pursue doctoral training in neuroscience. The program offers immersive research experiences, mentorship from UF neuroscientists, and professional development through weekly neuromedicine seminars and workshops focused on graduate school preparation, scientific communication, and career planning.
Program Highlights and Outcomes
- This summer marked SNIP’s 10th anniversary, an important milestone in training aspiring neuroscientists.
- Since its inception in 2016, the program has trained 119 undergraduate students from across the United States, with over 90 % advancing to careers or graduate studies in science or medicine.
- SNIP Alumni now pursue career paths across academia, biomedical research, medical schools, and industry – demonstrating the program’s impact in cultivating national competitiveness and preparedness for research-focused careers.
We congratulate all SNIP trainees for their dedication, perseverance, and scientific contributions this and every summer. Their achievements reflect the highest standards of undergraduate research and strengthen UF’s mission to develop the next generation of neuroscience leaders. We look forward to the extraordinary contributions they will continue to make throughout their academic and scientific journeys.