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Summer Program for Undergraduate Rising Stars (SPURS), a Columbia University biomedical sciences pipeline program

Award Number: R25NS076445
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2012
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2027

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Summer Program for Undergraduate Rising Stars (SPURS), a Columbia University biomedical sciences pipeline program - The “Summer Program for Undergraduate Rising Stars (SPURS), is a competitive, structured undergraduate research opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience in biomedical sciences focusing on neuroscience. Over 9 weeks, participants will engage in meaningful, hypothesis-driven projects under the guidance of experienced faculty and mentors. SPURS will provide extensive training in basic science research, and enhance the likelihood that the students will achieve a career in science by pursuing an advanced degree (M.D. and/or Ph.D.). The applicant pool for SPURS has grown to well over 150 each year consisting of highly qualified student participants. Students selected for support through this program will perform hands on research for nine summer weeks under the mentorship of Columbia University neuroscience faculty scientists. In addition to specific training in the neurosciences, the students will receive in-depth training in research methodology including: (a) the design and analysis of experiments; (b) critical reading of scientific literature through journal clubs; (c) ethics in science; (d) the presentation of scientific results at laboratory meetings; (e) presentation of their research at poster sessions; (f) an oral presentation of their research to an audience of scientists; and (g) career counseling. In addition to mentored research projects, the program offers a series of scientific and motivational talks that provide the students with insights regarding career development, medical/Ph.D. programs, their medical/graduate school years, and the important aspects on which to focus in order to ensure a successful academic experience. Modified


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $135,000 )
2026	2026	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	14	1/21/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$135,000
														Subtotal = $135,000

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $135,000 )
2025	2025	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	13	12/23/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$135,000
														Subtotal = $135,000

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $135,000 )
2024	2024	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	002	12	12/28/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$135,000
2024	2023	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	001	11	10/16/2023	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$31,207
2024	2022	THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	10	10/16/2023	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	-$31,207
														Subtotal = $135,000

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $135,000 )
2023	2023	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	001	11	12/26/2022	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$135,000
2023	2022	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	10	12/21/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2023	2021	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	002	10	5/23/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $135,000

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $54,000 )
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	10	3/31/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$54,000
														Subtotal = $54,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $102,281 )
2021	2021	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	10	3/18/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,281
														Subtotal = $102,281

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $102,281 )
2020	2020	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	9	2/24/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,281
														Subtotal = $102,281

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $102,281 )
2019	2019	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	8	2/15/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,281
														Subtotal = $102,281

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $102,281 )
2018	2018	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	7	3/1/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,281
														Subtotal = $102,281

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $102,281 )
2017	2017	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	6	12/19/2016	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,281
2017	2016	TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK	630 W 168TH ST FL 4	NEW YORK	NY	10032	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	001	5	9/13/2017	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$0
														Subtotal = $102,281

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $60,658 )
2016	2016	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	001	5	3/4/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$58,791
2016	2016	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	4	2/4/2016	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$1,867
														Subtotal = $60,658

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $58,791 )
2015	2015	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	4	2/24/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$58,791
														Subtotal = $58,791

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $58,203 )
2014	2014	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	3	3/14/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$58,203
														Subtotal = $58,203

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $56,733 )
2013	2013	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	001	2	8/9/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$2,058
2013	2013	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	2	3/7/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$58,791
														Subtotal = $56,733

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $58,791 )
2012	2012	COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY	615 WEST 131ST ST, 4TH FLOOR	NEW YORK	NY	10027	NEW YORK	USA	Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders	000	1	3/12/2012	NEW	$58,791
														Subtotal = $58,791

Grand Total All Awards = $1,398,581

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Summer Program for Undergraduate Rising Stars (SPURS), a Columbia University biomedical sciences pipeline program

Award Number: R25NS076445

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 04/01/2012

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 12/31/2027

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