NINDS Awardees Navigate Diverse Paths to Success
Here we highlight outstanding neuroscientists who have used NINDS programs to become successful researchers in their field. Below, find personal stories of current and former trainees that showcase the benefits of various NINDS programs in the context of scientific careers and get real-world examples of how NINDS programs could help you.
2024 Success Stories
Dr. Xilma R Ortiz-González, MD, Ph.D.
Embracing the Journey
- NRSA Fellowship for Dual-Doctoral Degree (F30)
- T32 Training Grant
- Neurological Sciences Academic Development Award (K12) [No longer available]
- Independent Research Scientist Development Award (K02)
Dr. Nathan Anthony Smith, MS, Ph.D.
Mentoring the Next Generation in Neuroscience
Past Success Stories
- NINDS Faculty Development Award (K01) [No longer supports re-entry; instead consider Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry]
Ukpong Eyo, Ph.D.
Surround yourself with a supportive network
- T32 Training Grant
- NINDS K22 Award [No longer available, instead consider the MOSAIC K99/R00 Award]
- Minority Biomedical Research Support (comprised of the RISE, SCORE, and IMSD programs)
- Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)
- Predoctoral NRSA Fellowship (F31)
- Postdoctoral Institutional Training Grant (T32)
- NINDS Faculty Development Award (K01)
Audrey Winkelsas, DPhil
Serving my community through translational research
- NINDS Intramural Research Program (NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program)
Contact
Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Office of Programs to Enhance Neuroscience Workforce
jonesmiche@ninds.nih.govJenny Kim, Ph.D.
Chief of Staff, Office of Programs to Enhance the Neuroscience Workforce
jenny.kim2@nih.govMarguerite Matthews, Ph.D.
Section Chief, Career Preparation
marguerite.matthews@nih.govLauren Ullrich, Ph.D.
Section Chief, Career Advancement
lauren.ullrich@nih.govJoshua Sanchez, Ph.D.
Health Program Specialist
joshua.sanchez@nih.gov