http://hermes.mbl.edu/education/courses/special_topics/spines.html
This program provides a four week training in neuroscience in seminar, lecture, and demonstration format; in ethics using case studies; and in skills such as grant writing, teaching, and public speaking, using a lecture and workshop format. Students also attend lectures in either the neural systems and behavior or the neurobiology courses. Fellowships are available to augment the training of both pre- and postdoctoral students. The program is targeted to groups underrepresented in science (African-American, Hispanic American, and Native American), although applications from any qualified student are welcome. SPINES is funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health and provide all costs of attending the course, including travel, housing, and meals at MBL.