Veterinary Research Scholars Summer Program

Here's what others had to say…

I had the opportunity to meet kind and intelligent people and learned many new laboratory techniques
--DVM Participant 2019

This program strongly enhanced my understanding of what I want to pursue with my DVM and helped me network with people that can help me achieve those goals.
--DVM Participant 2019

It’s a fantastic experience and a great way of doing research and exploring the research that is being performed here at Purdue.
--DVM Participant 2019

It is a great opportunity to learn more about the research process in general and to interact with faculty, vet students, and students from other universities.
--DVM Participant 2019

It’s a great experience that eposes you to under-mentioned directions in Veterinary Medicine.
--DVM Participant 2019

The Summer Research Program enabled me to gain diverse experiences within the realm of veterinary medicine.
--Undergraduate Participant 2019

While the research experience that I gained was phenomenal, the mentorship that I received from my two mentors was incredible. They guided, challenged, and encouraged me in so many ways beyond simply my research responsibilities.
--Undergraduate Participant 2019

I really enjoyed the symposium with the University of Illinois students. It gave me the opportunity to talk to veterinary students and gain knowledge about my future which helped me overall.
--Undergraduate Participant 2019

I loved visiting the pharmaceutical company, especially hearing from veterinarians there and learning about how they got to their current position.
--Undergraduate Participant 2019

Goals

The goal of the Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program is to increase the number of veterinarians involved in biomedical and clinical research.

Application Process

We are no longer accepting applications to the 2020 Veterinary Scholars program. Please check back in the fall for 2021 applications.

Questions

Please contact Dr. Harm HogenEsch or Erin Lane at vetresearch@purdue.edu or 765.496.3487.

Veterinary Research Scholars Summer Program

Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM) is pleased to announce the availability of summer research fellowships for veterinary and undergraduate students. These fellowships offer veterinary and undergraduate students the opportunity to work on independent research projects with a faculty mentor and explore non-practice careers.

The veterinary student program is funded jointly through Boehringer Ingelheim and Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Undergraduate study opportunities are funded through the College of Veterinary Medicine. Students from other universities are encouraged to apply.