Veterinary Student Summer Research Fellowship Program
Application deadline for the 2025 program is February 3
Application information available on the internal web
2025 program dates are May 16-August 15
The Veterinary Student Summer Research Fellowship is a 10- to 12-week summer program designed to introduce first- and second-year veterinary students to biomedical research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Students gain practical research skills helping to conduct research in faculty labs and attending weekly seminars and workshops. The program concludes with a research symposium where students present their findings.
Program details
Seminars, workshops, and journal club
Topics
- Responsible conduct of research
- Experimental design
- Scientific writing
- Data analysis
Bi-weekly group meeting
- An open format about conducting research in veterinary and biomedical sciences
National Symposium
- Summer fellows present their research at the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium along with veterinary students from across the United States.
College Research Symposium
- Students present their research at the college’s annual fall semester Research Symposium. All summer fellows are required to attend and present. Special dispensation may be requested in writing.
Eligibility
Open to first- or second-year veterinary students in good academic standing. Veterinary students who possess an MS or PhD degree or who are currently enrolled in a graduate program are not eligible.
Find a mentor
Mentors may be selected from any department or school in the college. Students are encouraged to speak with faculty mentors to learn about their research and determine the level of interest from a prospective mentor.
Funding
Student stipends are funded through the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program.
- Students will be awarded $6,500 for a full 12-week period of work, which includes an $900 stipend supplement from a mentor faculty member.
- Awards are contingent upon stipend supplement from a faculty member who agrees to serve as a mentor and provide material support for the student’s application.
- Successful applicants are expected to work full-time on their approved research project during the summer months.
Questions? Contact Dr. Jon Oatley, associate dean for research.
