Albert Chen
@albertchen-neuro.bsky.social
Biophysics PhD student with Jan Drugowitsch at Harvard Univ. (he/him) | theoretical neuroscience | spatial navigation under uncertainty
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Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI
The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows
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MindCORE Summer Fellowship Program
May 31-Aug 7, 2026
This is a paid 10-wk research experience for undergrad students matched with select Penn faculty in mind sciences.
Open to both Penn students & non-Penn US students through our REU.
Apply by Jan 11: mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/research/sum...
May 31-Aug 7, 2026
This is a paid 10-wk research experience for undergrad students matched with select Penn faculty in mind sciences.
Open to both Penn students & non-Penn US students through our REU.
Apply by Jan 11: mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/research/sum...
October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
MindCORE Summer Fellowship Program
May 31-Aug 7, 2026
This is a paid 10-wk research experience for undergrad students matched with select Penn faculty in mind sciences.
Open to both Penn students & non-Penn US students through our REU.
Apply by Jan 11: mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/research/sum...
May 31-Aug 7, 2026
This is a paid 10-wk research experience for undergrad students matched with select Penn faculty in mind sciences.
Open to both Penn students & non-Penn US students through our REU.
Apply by Jan 11: mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/research/sum...
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Applying to do a postdoc or PhD in theoretical ML or neuroscience this year? Consider joining my group (starting next Fall) at UT Austin!
POD Postdoc: oden.utexas.edu/programs-and... CSEM PhD: oden.utexas.edu/academics/pr...
POD Postdoc: oden.utexas.edu/programs-and... CSEM PhD: oden.utexas.edu/academics/pr...
October 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Applying to do a postdoc or PhD in theoretical ML or neuroscience this year? Consider joining my group (starting next Fall) at UT Austin!
POD Postdoc: oden.utexas.edu/programs-and... CSEM PhD: oden.utexas.edu/academics/pr...
POD Postdoc: oden.utexas.edu/programs-and... CSEM PhD: oden.utexas.edu/academics/pr...
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We’re having lots of fun designing tasks to study neural circuits of spatial orientation in mice, and we’re looking for PhD candidates to join the adventure!
Email me to learn more or apply for a PhD with us: www.keshavarzilab.com
🗓️ Deadline for expressions of interest: 30 October.
Email me to learn more or apply for a PhD with us: www.keshavarzilab.com
🗓️ Deadline for expressions of interest: 30 October.
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We’re having lots of fun designing tasks to study neural circuits of spatial orientation in mice, and we’re looking for PhD candidates to join the adventure!
Email me to learn more or apply for a PhD with us: www.keshavarzilab.com
🗓️ Deadline for expressions of interest: 30 October.
Email me to learn more or apply for a PhD with us: www.keshavarzilab.com
🗓️ Deadline for expressions of interest: 30 October.
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Thinking of applying to US-based Ph.D. programs in neuroscience, psychology, or cognitive science? We’ve got your back! NYU’s Application Support Group is a student-led, free mentorship program offering 1-on-1 support and guidance. Apply now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
NYU Application Support Group Matching Form
Dear Prospective Neuroscience & Psychology PhD Students,
We are a group of current NYU Neuroscience & Psychology PhD students who would like to help you with your PhD applications. We want to support...
docs.google.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thinking of applying to US-based Ph.D. programs in neuroscience, psychology, or cognitive science? We’ve got your back! NYU’s Application Support Group is a student-led, free mentorship program offering 1-on-1 support and guidance. Apply now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Here is a link you can blast out to all of your networks to ask them to consider signing on in support of our NIH heroes.
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
We are at 5000 folks who have signed on. But we can do better
Only for people who have ever been sick or knows someone who has been.
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
We are at 5000 folks who have signed on. But we can do better
Only for people who have ever been sick or knows someone who has been.
ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff
Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.
actionnetwork.org
June 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Here is a link you can blast out to all of your networks to ask them to consider signing on in support of our NIH heroes.
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
We are at 5000 folks who have signed on. But we can do better
Only for people who have ever been sick or knows someone who has been.
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
We are at 5000 folks who have signed on. But we can do better
Only for people who have ever been sick or knows someone who has been.
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My ongoing request:
If your NSF or NIH grant was terminated--whether at Harvard or elsewhere--please report it here.
NSF: grant-watch.us/submit-nsf.h...
NIH: grant-watch.us/submit-nih.h...
Our trackers are actively used in lawsuits and are often the only record that terminations ever occurred.
If your NSF or NIH grant was terminated--whether at Harvard or elsewhere--please report it here.
NSF: grant-watch.us/submit-nsf.h...
NIH: grant-watch.us/submit-nih.h...
Our trackers are actively used in lawsuits and are often the only record that terminations ever occurred.
NSF appears to be terminating hundreds of its grants to Harvard, per internal sources at NSF and at Harvard. At least one division has had all its grants cut.
May 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
My ongoing request:
If your NSF or NIH grant was terminated--whether at Harvard or elsewhere--please report it here.
NSF: grant-watch.us/submit-nsf.h...
NIH: grant-watch.us/submit-nih.h...
Our trackers are actively used in lawsuits and are often the only record that terminations ever occurred.
If your NSF or NIH grant was terminated--whether at Harvard or elsewhere--please report it here.
NSF: grant-watch.us/submit-nsf.h...
NIH: grant-watch.us/submit-nih.h...
Our trackers are actively used in lawsuits and are often the only record that terminations ever occurred.
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we're crowd-sourcing a searchable repository of tangible benefits stemming from federally-funded research. Come enjoy the great stories; or send in an idea; or volunteer to join the team.
publicusaresearchbenefits.com
please share and re-share so we get more great stories in there!
publicusaresearchbenefits.com
please share and re-share so we get more great stories in there!
Searchable database of tangible benefits that federally-funded research gave us.
A crowd-sourced site. Health and Well-being. National Security. Prosperity.
publicusaresearchbenefits.com
May 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
we're crowd-sourcing a searchable repository of tangible benefits stemming from federally-funded research. Come enjoy the great stories; or send in an idea; or volunteer to join the team.
publicusaresearchbenefits.com
please share and re-share so we get more great stories in there!
publicusaresearchbenefits.com
please share and re-share so we get more great stories in there!
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The Spencer Foundation is offering rapid response bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants.
www.spencer.org/grant_types/...
www.spencer.org/grant_types/...
Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program
In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...
www.spencer.org
May 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Spencer Foundation is offering rapid response bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants.
www.spencer.org/grant_types/...
www.spencer.org/grant_types/...
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🔔BREAKING🔔
The NSF has frozen all research grant awards—cutting off life-saving science midstream and demanding ideological screenings for future funding.
This is censorship disguised as oversight.
Here’s how you can help us spread the word ➡️🧵(1/3):
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The NSF has frozen all research grant awards—cutting off life-saving science midstream and demanding ideological screenings for future funding.
This is censorship disguised as oversight.
Here’s how you can help us spread the word ➡️🧵(1/3):
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones
US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.
www.nature.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
🔔BREAKING🔔
The NSF has frozen all research grant awards—cutting off life-saving science midstream and demanding ideological screenings for future funding.
This is censorship disguised as oversight.
Here’s how you can help us spread the word ➡️🧵(1/3):
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The NSF has frozen all research grant awards—cutting off life-saving science midstream and demanding ideological screenings for future funding.
This is censorship disguised as oversight.
Here’s how you can help us spread the word ➡️🧵(1/3):
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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URGENT ACTION FOR NSF GRANTEES.
For current & recent (since 2020) awards, archive your award history this afternoon/tonight. Screenshot/download/print your work in research.gov & alert your partners.
We have credible threats to integrity of awards tracking systems (via @jeremymberg.bsky.social)
For current & recent (since 2020) awards, archive your award history this afternoon/tonight. Screenshot/download/print your work in research.gov & alert your partners.
We have credible threats to integrity of awards tracking systems (via @jeremymberg.bsky.social)
April 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
URGENT ACTION FOR NSF GRANTEES.
For current & recent (since 2020) awards, archive your award history this afternoon/tonight. Screenshot/download/print your work in research.gov & alert your partners.
We have credible threats to integrity of awards tracking systems (via @jeremymberg.bsky.social)
For current & recent (since 2020) awards, archive your award history this afternoon/tonight. Screenshot/download/print your work in research.gov & alert your partners.
We have credible threats to integrity of awards tracking systems (via @jeremymberg.bsky.social)
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🚨 Practical URGENT tip for NSF grantees:
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
April 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🚨 Practical URGENT tip for NSF grantees:
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
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My lab is hiring a pre-doctoral research assistant to work on the neural computations of foraging, seeking common cross-species algorithms. A BBSRC-funded project in collaboration with Matt Apps (Birmingham) & Nathan Lepora (Bristol)
Closes May 5th
Pls share!
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Closes May 5th
Pls share!
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Vacancy at the University of Nottingham: Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
We seek a predoctoral research assistant to join the Humphries’ group at the University of Nottingham on a BBSRC-funded project to study the neural basis of foraging, in collaboration with the groups ...
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk
April 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
My lab is hiring a pre-doctoral research assistant to work on the neural computations of foraging, seeking common cross-species algorithms. A BBSRC-funded project in collaboration with Matt Apps (Birmingham) & Nathan Lepora (Bristol)
Closes May 5th
Pls share!
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Closes May 5th
Pls share!
jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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HEY BOSTON! 📣☀️
MARCH 7TH, MASSACHUSETTS STATE CAPITOL!
Join us to #standupforscience2025 and make your voice heard!
SEE YOU THERE!
www.standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience20225
MARCH 7TH, MASSACHUSETTS STATE CAPITOL!
Join us to #standupforscience2025 and make your voice heard!
SEE YOU THERE!
www.standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience20225
February 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
HEY BOSTON! 📣☀️
MARCH 7TH, MASSACHUSETTS STATE CAPITOL!
Join us to #standupforscience2025 and make your voice heard!
SEE YOU THERE!
www.standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience20225
MARCH 7TH, MASSACHUSETTS STATE CAPITOL!
Join us to #standupforscience2025 and make your voice heard!
SEE YOU THERE!
www.standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience20225
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Re-posting is appreciated: We have a fully funded PhD position in CMC lab @cmc-lab.bsky.social (at @tudresden_de). You can use forms.gle/qiAv5NZ871kv... to send your application and find more information. Deadline is April 30. Find more about CMC lab: cmclab.org and email me if you have questions.
forms.gle
February 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Re-posting is appreciated: We have a fully funded PhD position in CMC lab @cmc-lab.bsky.social (at @tudresden_de). You can use forms.gle/qiAv5NZ871kv... to send your application and find more information. Deadline is April 30. Find more about CMC lab: cmclab.org and email me if you have questions.
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Excited that Adam Lowet's PhD work has been just been published in @nature.com at doi.org/10.1038/s415.... He has already posted about it on Twitter/X (see twitter.com/Adam_Lowet/s...), but let me re-post his thread here. 1/9
February 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Excited that Adam Lowet's PhD work has been just been published in @nature.com at doi.org/10.1038/s415.... He has already posted about it on Twitter/X (see twitter.com/Adam_Lowet/s...), but let me re-post his thread here. 1/9
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Recruiting phd/postdocs to mentor Undergrad Awardees!!
This program brings UGs from across the 🌎 considering a career in neuro research
Duties: meet students on 1st day, take them to a poster session, help them feel welcome.
Apply: (very short!) form
forms.gle/9hCniCA29ky5...
This program brings UGs from across the 🌎 considering a career in neuro research
Duties: meet students on 1st day, take them to a poster session, help them feel welcome.
Apply: (very short!) form
forms.gle/9hCniCA29ky5...
Cosyne 2025 undergraduate mentor applications
The Cosyne Undergraduate Travel Grant, is a program that brings ~12 undergraduates from across the world to Cosyne. As part of the program, we aim to pair the students with a “conference mentor”, a P...
forms.gle
February 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Recruiting phd/postdocs to mentor Undergrad Awardees!!
This program brings UGs from across the 🌎 considering a career in neuro research
Duties: meet students on 1st day, take them to a poster session, help them feel welcome.
Apply: (very short!) form
forms.gle/9hCniCA29ky5...
This program brings UGs from across the 🌎 considering a career in neuro research
Duties: meet students on 1st day, take them to a poster session, help them feel welcome.
Apply: (very short!) form
forms.gle/9hCniCA29ky5...
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Check out @thetransmitter.bsky.social's newly launched calendar of advanced neuroscience courses, featuring events all over the world. www.thetransmitter.org/courses/
Courses
www.thetransmitter.org
January 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Check out @thetransmitter.bsky.social's newly launched calendar of advanced neuroscience courses, featuring events all over the world. www.thetransmitter.org/courses/
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Experience Postgrad Life Sciences in @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social
Paid 8-week research internships, for undergraduates in their penultimate year at a UK/Irish university. Aimed at talented students who might not otherwise feel they can easily access summer research opportunities.
Paid 8-week research internships, for undergraduates in their penultimate year at a UK/Irish university. Aimed at talented students who might not otherwise feel they can easily access summer research opportunities.
Experience Postgrad Life Sciences | Enhancing diversity among life scientists of the future
www.exppg.lifesci.cam.ac.uk
January 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Experience Postgrad Life Sciences in @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social
Paid 8-week research internships, for undergraduates in their penultimate year at a UK/Irish university. Aimed at talented students who might not otherwise feel they can easily access summer research opportunities.
Paid 8-week research internships, for undergraduates in their penultimate year at a UK/Irish university. Aimed at talented students who might not otherwise feel they can easily access summer research opportunities.
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The official ad for this postdoc position is now (finally) live, see academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14486!
Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical & Computational Neuroscience
Postdoctoral positions are available in Jacob Zavatone-Veth’s research group at Harvard's Center for Brain Science. We are broadly interested in the theory of neural computation; see jzv.io for more i...
academicpositions.harvard.edu
December 16, 2024 at 2:42 PM
The official ad for this postdoc position is now (finally) live, see academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14486!
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my lab (www.tuthill.casa) at UW is hiring a research assistant/tech. basic scope is to apply machine learning/computer vision tools to measure and model 3D animal behavior and mechanics. we are a diverse, collaborative, curiosity-driven group.
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
December 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
my lab (www.tuthill.casa) at UW is hiring a research assistant/tech. basic scope is to apply machine learning/computer vision tools to measure and model 3D animal behavior and mechanics. we are a diverse, collaborative, curiosity-driven group.
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...