Paris Brain Institute Karalis Lab
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The Neuronal Circuits & Brain Dynamics lab is interested in how neuronal circuits are organized and how the collective action of neurons gives rise to the emergent complex brain dynamics and behavior. The team focuses on how neurochemicals and bodily signals influence the brain.
- They study how the simultaneous release of neuromodulators, such as dopamine and serotonin, influences the activity of neurons and the coordination of brain regions.
- They also study how bodily signals, such as breathing, serve as fundamental elements of the oscillatory circuit architecture
- They employ this approach to study the brain dynamics during behavior and sleep and their involvement in the transformation of fleeting experiences into long-term memories.
The team is hosted at the Paris Brain Institute (ICM). The ICM is located in the heart of Paris, at the campus of the Hôpital de la Pitié Salpétrière, one of the largest European hospitals, which has been the epicenter of modern neurology. The ICM is a research institute and private foundation dedicated to the study of brain disorders. Over 30 teams work on all aspects of neurosciences, from basic to clinical research.
Dates
Between 6/16/25 and 8/8/25.
Funding
Up to $7,500.
Grant recipients will be required to submit a three-page report within two weeks after their return.
Recipients for this internship must be enrolled at Stanford the quarter following the completion of the project for which they received funding. Thus, students who wish to pursue a fellowship the summer after their senior year may do so, but only if they apply for and receive permission from the University Registrar to enroll for a “graduation quarter” for the summer quarter. More information on graduation quarters can be found here.
Description
This internship aims to introduce students to cutting-edge neurotechnologies and data analysis methods, used to monitor and manipulate large-scale neuronal activity in vivo.
Location
Paris, France.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students (Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior).
Language requirement
English is spoken in the lab. French is helpful, but not required.
Prerequisites
This internship is open to undergraduate students at any level (Freshman to Senior level) and is particularly well suited for students with a background in neuroscience, biology, computer science, physics, mathematics, or machine learning. Motivation and curiosity are fundamental.
Application
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Application form
- Itemized budget
- Letter to be addressed to the France-Stanford Center Director describing your research interests and why you are applying for the position. Please explain the nature of your background and skills in the relevant fields? Where and how did you acquire the relevant training? Are there particular courses you took, particular research projects you pursued, etc.? (1 page, ~ 800 words)
- Recommendation letter from the applicant’s advisor, discussing the applicant and the merits of the proposed visit (1 page). Request this recommendation on your application form
- Applicant’s resume (1 page)
- Unofficial Stanford transcript
Contact
Isabelle Collignon, francestanford [at] stanford.edu (francestanford[at]stanford[dot]edu)