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ENDURE Phases

Phase 1 - Introduction to Neuroscience Course

Open to current Puget Sound-area community college students, UW ENDURE offers students the opportunity to complete an introductory neuroscience course at UW. The course is offered every spring quarter, and students are able to receive UW credit.

Phase 2 - Summer Research Program

Building on neuroscience basics, students participate in a 10 week summer research program. In addition to hands on research experience, students will spend time on professional development, preparing them to apply to graduate school and launch a career in neuroscience research. Students currently enrolled at local community colleges or incoming transfer students are eligible to apply. 

Phase 3 - Academic Year Program

For incoming transfer students, ENDURE offers a 3 quarter program for a crash course in neuroscience research. Students will complete additional courses focused on learning research basics and preparing for graduate school, while also gaining lab research experience. 

Student Testimonials

"Through the Endure program, I explored the fundamentals of research and saw how neuroscientists answer questions. My lab welcomed me with open arms, showed me what research looks like, and I was able to gain hands-on research experience. I met so many amazing people who introduced me to the various career opportunities within neuroscience and showed me that my future can be whatever I want it to be. These connections I made helped me gain a supportive community of people whose doors are open for me to ask questions and seek career advice. The Endure program gave me the opportunity to gain this supportive community of mentors and peers that I may not have got outside of this program. Along with this great community, I was able to build my scientific communication and public speaking skills by presenting my research and talking about it. I am grateful for the Endure program because I gained vital skills and connections to advance my career in neuroscience."
Abna M.
2021 ENDURE student
"My experience with the ENDURE program has been extremely beneficial for my academic success. I am grateful for the opportunities that it has opened for me, it has allowed me to enhance my education by engaging in hands-on research. The research I engaged in has gave me insight into what the field of neuroscience is all about. Coming from a disadvantaged background and rural town, it gave the chance to be exposed to learning so many things. I have gained many skills that will continue to be helpful for the rest of my academic career. These include those such as professional development, being involved in engaging research, forming a community, all while being guided by amazing mentors. Engaging with my mentors has allowed me to have the opportunity of forming life-long connections, learning from them, having support, and improving my communication skills. I found hidden passions that I didn’t know I had until I was exposed to the knowledge that was provided for me through the ENDURE program."
Skyler H.
2021 ENDURE student
"In just the last 6 months I have already developed so many new skills because of the ENDURE program. Between learning how to handle rats and learning how to code, this experience has been so diverse and unique. It has allowed me to network with some great people and has opened many doors for me. Before this experience I was not sure what my next steps would be. But, with help from so many people/mentors along the way, I have been able to find a path. Everyone is super helpful, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The program coordinators alone have been so accommodating and understanding to my situation. They even found a way to continue my funding though I had already decided on a path due to my financial situation. The ENDURE program has honestly been one of the best things I decided to be a part of. I know it sounds “too perfect” but it really is a great opportunity. There were/are a lot of challenges along the way. But even in this short amount of time, they have been able to give me a new kind of confidence. As well as, make me see the researcher that I have been all along."
Trinity C.
2021 ENDURE student