
The Iowa Neuroscience Institute is committed to the inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives in our laboratories. We believe that the most impactful science is done when all members of the community feel a sense of belonging in discovery.
The University of Iowa is the first public university in the U.S. to admit women and men on an equal basis and the first to admit students regardless of race. Still, we acknowledge the structural barriers that have prevented some from achieving full scientific potential and our communal scientific potential. We are determined to uphold the university’s history of inclusion and belonging by identifying and eliminating structural barriers, which prevent researchers from achieving our scientific potential. We expect all members to be aware of each other’s individual experiences because diversity is how we evolve and make breakthrough discoveries.
In addition to the resources listed below, the INI offers a library of leadership and anti-racism books, which are intended to inform and support our scientific community. The library is outside 2312 PBDB; contact meghan-lawler@uiowa.edu to suggest additional titles or to request a book sent by campus mail if you are not able to come to PBDB.
Allied Groups
Research Resources for Undergraduates
University of Iowa Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (UI LSAMP) Program
Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) Research Fellowships
Discover, Engage, Inspire (DEI) Program (ICRU, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, DeLTA Center)
Carver College of Medicine Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Research Resources for Graduate Students
University of Iowa Graduate College Diversity Fellowship
University of Iowa Graduate College Lulu Merle Johnson Fellowship
American Association of University Women
SfN Neuroscience Scholars Program
NIH Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience (D-Span, Applications deadlines in December and April annually)
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Ford Foundation (Predoctoral, Dissertation, Postdoctoral)
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Out to Innovate (LGBTQ+ graduate and undergraduate scholarships)
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (Industry)
Research Resources for Postdocs
Henry Grass, MD Rising Stars in Neuroscience Award
American Association of University Women
AAUW Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships
NIDA Diversity Scholars Network (NDSN) (Applicants should be within 10 years of receipt of their terminal degree and not have been awarded an NIH R01 or equivalent)
Resources for all students
Resources for Faculty
Culturally Aware Mentoring Resources
National Academies: Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM
National Academies: Individual Development Plans, Mentorship Compacts, Mentoring Maps and Plans
University of Iowa Educational programming and training
Faculty Professional Development Resources
Research supplements to support diversity