The Harris Neuroscience Internship
Thank you for your interest in the Harris Neuroscience Internship. The internship will take place September- May.
Harris Internship Components
Access to weekly Grand Rounds
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Access to JClub Monthly attendance at the virtual Neuroscience Journal Club Meetings that offer students an opportunity to read and discuss scientific literature and newsworthy developments in the field of neuroscience in a low-pressure environment with expert Stanford scientists |
Scholarly Project Work on a project of their choice that increases their knowledge in the Neurosciences and reflects their interests. |
Community Based Project Participate in at least one activity/project of their choice during the fellowship year that promotes increased engagement and exposure. |
Application Requirements
Applications for 2025-2026 open February 3, 2025. The deadline is April 4, 2025 at 8 AM PT.
Application eligibility:
- This program is only available for students within the U.S.
- Applicants must be a high school student during the 2024-2025 school year
Please submit:
A Cover Letter that includes:
- Name of applicant
- Grade in the upcoming fall of the school year
- Name of school
- Contact information
Letter of recommendation from a Math and/or Science Teacher. Must be submitted on the following form no later than the application deadline: Submit letter of recommendation here.
A response to the following prompt (500 Word Limit):
Question: As you look at the world, what would you want to change and how would science play a part?
Contact Julia Blanchet and Maria Ceja with questions.
2024-2025 Interns
Lekha Anand
Soha Budhani
Shorook Esmaeel
Sofia Gerstein
Meryem Golbasi
Twisha Hegde
Avani Khanvilkar
Ekam Sahi
Karishma Pilla
Emily Skoutas
Anaya Rana
Nainika Srinivasan
Nainika Srinivasan
Harris Intern and JClub participant, Nainika, is the co-founder of The Neurokidz. The goal of The Neurokidz is to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of neuroscience among young children.
“As a co-founder of The Neurokidz, I have shaped its mission by developing curriculum modules, leading workshops, and creating engaging activities that simplify complex neuroscience concepts for kids. To promote inclusivity, I also focus on outreach initiatives to bring neuroscience education to diverse communities. Participating in the Harris Internship and JClub has increased my knowledge and enthusiasm for neuroscience. I include interesting advancements in neuroscience in my class material, making lessons more engaging and inspiring for young students.
Working with kids and making a meaningful difference in their lives is the most rewarding part of my involvement with The Neurokidz. There’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing the students’ excitement as they proudly show off their brain hats or neuron models to their parents at the end of class.”
Neuroscience Journal Club
Want to join our Club? The Stanford Neuroscience Journal Club allows Stanford faculty to mentor high-school scientists in the critical analysis of a scientific paper and encourage participants to consider a career in the Neurosciences. Our once-per-month meetings offer students an opportunity to read and discuss scientific literature and newsworthy developments in the field of neuroscience in a low-pressure environment, with expert Stanford scientists.
About Dr. Odette Harris
The Harris Neuroscience Internship was founded by Stanford Professor of Neurosurgery, Dr. Odette Harris in 2019 as part of a greater effort to introduce girls and under-represented minorities to careers in neuroscience and neurosurgery. Dr. Harris specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and conducts TBI research with a focus on epidemiology and outcomes. In addition to her work as Director of Stanford's Brain Injury Program, she is also Deputy Chief of Staff, Rehabilitation at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.