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Summer Scholars Program
Applications will be due February 6, 2009
A Unique Opportunity for DVM Students to
Work in Research and Get Paid Now in its eighth year, the Summer Scholars Program gives about fifteen first- and second-year veterinary students the opportunity to have an organized, meaningful research experience over the summer, and learn about research opportunities in veterinary medicine. This opportunity is available to University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine students, as well as veterinary students from other veterinary colleges. The strength of this program lies in the research expertise of our faculty and the opportunities available for students in their laboratories. This is strengthened further by our collaborative endeavors with the other colleges in the Academic Health Center (Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Nursing) as well as our close ties to the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. In 2008, eighteen students were funded. This year, the number of positions available will be fifteen with funding from the following sources: - Merck-Merial
- USDA Challenge Grant
- The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Students from other veterinary colleges are encouraged to apply. The college will defray travel expenses and augment the stipend to defray the cost of living How the Program Works
Interested students compete for the positions by submitting grant applications. If you're selected, you'll work full time under the direction of a research faculty mentor on a well-defined research project starting at the end of the 2009 spring semester. The program continues for 10 weeks, ending in August. Upon completion, you'll submit a written report (abstract) to the Summer Scholars program office as well as present a poster as part of Research Days 2010. You will also be required to participate in weekly seminars during the summer, and are encouraged to participate in additional research seminar programs during the 2009-2010 school year. A Great Program with Major Benefits - Gain first-hand experience in research planning and implementation, data evaluation and working effectively in an active research lab
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills
- Network with research professionals at state and local governmental agencies
- Take seminars that develop communication and critical thinking skills
- Develop an understanding of clinical and basic research as a potential career path
- Receive a $5,200 stipend
- The opportunity to attend the Merck-Merial Summer Research Symposium at North Carolina State University
For more information on applying to one of numerous summer research programs offered by veterinary schools across this country, check out the Research Opportunities for Veterinary Students web page.
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