GOAL of the Summer Research Program:
The goal of the Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program is to increase the number of veterinarians involved in biomedical and clinical research. The program provides an opportunity for veterinary students and undergraduate students interested in veterinary medicine to explore non-practice careers by engaging in a mentored research project and through informal and formal interactions with scientists. Veterinary students also will travel to the 2010 Merial NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Athens, Georgia. It is anticipated that the positive experiences during the summer program will inspire students to pursue rewarding careers in veterinary and biomedical research..
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:
- Explore careers in clinical, diagnostic, and basic biomedical research.
- Work with a faculty mentor to design and conduct a summer research project.
- Attend weekly seminars on: careers in academia, industry &government, lab animal medicine, ethics, grants & research funding, and “how to balance a career and a personal life”. (weekly lunch provided).
- Travel to a national symposium to present your work and meet fellow summer fellows. (Veterinary students only)
- Attend extracurricular activities such as a trip to a local pharmaceutical company and a fellows picnic.
- Veterinary Students earn $5000 for 12 weeks of the summer program and undergraduate students earn $3000 (
May 17, 2010 to August 6, 2010
).
- Applications are due by Feb. 5, 2010.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
APPLICATION for the Veterinary Student Research Fellowships
APPLICATION for the Undergraduate Veterinary Research Fellowships
The selected students will be matched with faculty mentors before the end of March. The successful candidates will be expected to submit a written report of their research project at the end of the summer experience, write and submit an abstract of their work, and prepare a poster for presentation at a Summer Research Program poster session and at the annual School of Veterinary Medicine Phi Zeta Research Day.
Examples of potential faculty mentors and projects from previous years are available, see links to Fellow/Mentor pairings in left hand column.Applications are encouraged from veterinary professional students and undergraduates at universities outside of Purdue University .
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Dr. Harm HogenEsch at hogenesch@purdue.edu or at 765.496.3467; or Ms. Sue Wood at suewood@purdue.edu or 765.496.3487.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Merial programs to promote interaction with veterinary students and graduates:
- The Merial Internship Program is open to both veterinary students and to veterinary graduates and provides an opportunity to gain experience in pharmaceutical research at Merck and Merial.
- Merial Veterinary Awards Program is open to veterinarians who have completed graduate research or residency and provides a $1,000 honorarium and the opportunity to visit Merck and Merial and meet with the respective scientific communities.
- In addition, the following website at Michigan State University provides information on other research opportunities for veterinary students around the U.S. and Canada. http://cvm.msu.edu/research/summer-research-program-1/merck-merial-veterinary-scholars/merck-merial-veterinary-scholars-national-and-canadian-research-opportunities-for-veterinary-students
Veterinary Internships:
This program has been established specifically for the veterinary student (Merial Veterinary Student Internship) or the veterinary graduate (Merial Veterinary Graduate Internship) to offer them an opportunity to experience research in a pharmaceutical setting. Further information can be obtained from Ms Grace Colman (Phone: 215-652-2529; email: grace_colman@merck.com ). The announcement for this internship is also present on the Merial Veterinary Scholar's Website: http://www.merialscholars.com/programs.html
Veterinary Research Award
This award (2010 Merial Veterinary Research Award) will be made to veterinary graduates who are enrolled in or have recently completed PhD or specialty board training programs. The awardee will have the opportunity to visit Merial facilities, present their findings and along with other recipients, meet Merial research staff who will provide an insight into the world of pharmaceutical research. Each awardee will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Further information can be obtained from Dr. Sherri Motzel at 215-652-7318 or by emailing: sherri_motzel@merck.com . The announcement for this award is also present on the Merial Veterinary Scholar's Website: http://www.merialscholars.com/programs.html |
