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Bridging the Brain and Behavior at the UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab with Misha Grdzelishvili
Hello! My name is Misha Grdzelishvili, and I am a senior from Harrisburg, North Carolina majoring in Psychology (B.S.) and minoring in Neuroscience. I plan to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. This Fall 2026 semester, I am interning at the UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) under Dr. Aysenil Belger, where research is conducted on the functional anatomy of the human brain and how the breakdown of neural circuits leads to the onset of neuropsychiatric and neu
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Spring 2027 Karen M. Gil Internship Program Application Deadline on 10/15
Mark your calendars! The Karen M. Gil Internship Program application deadline for Spring 2027 is October 15th, at 11:59 PM. The Karen M. Gil Internship gives you the opportunity to earn course credit AND receive a monthly stipend -- plus, you'll gain valuable experience in the field of psychology and neuroscience! We will be looking for 10-13 Gil Interns for our Spring 2027 cohort. Gil interns have the opportunity to intern at so many cool places all around the Triangle such
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Beyond the Microscope: Discovering Psychosocial Care at the UNC Community Clinic with Kanushi Navaneethakrishnan
Hi! My name is Kanushi Navaneethakrishnan, and I am a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio double majoring in Neuroscience and Biology on the pre-med track. For the Fall 2026 semester, I am interning at the UNC Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic through the Karen M. Gil Internship. The Community Clinic provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment services to UNC and the surrounding community while giving doctoral students in clinical psychology supervis
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From Psychology to Practice: Understanding the Impact of Our Environments with Diya Ramesh
Hi! My name is Diya Ramesh, and I am a junior from Voorhees, NJ majoring in Business Administration through Kenan-Flagler and Psychology (B.S.). For the Fall 2026 semester, I am interning at A Lotta Love, a nonprofit organization that uses trauma-informed design principles to improve transitional housing environments and create spaces that better support individuals and families experiencing homelessness. My interest in psychology began in middle school, when I became attun
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Valuing Connection and Collaboration at 3-C Family Services with Vanessa Hsieh
Hi! My name is Vanessa Hsieh, and I am a senior from Long Island, New York majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Business Administration and Chemistry. For the Fall 2026 semester, I am interning at 3-C Family Services, which is a private practice that utilizes research-based clinical practices, such as psychiatry, psychology, and therapeutic techniques, to provide mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults. My interest in the brain and its behavioral outcom
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