2009 Summer Scholar Research Program

The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Office of Research and Graduate Studies is proud to announce the availability of summer stipend awards for veterinary students seeking research training. The awards will provide summer stipends for students working under OSU College faculty members on approved research projects. The stipends will be awarded on a competitive basis and will pay stipends ($4,200-$5,200 depending on source of funding) for the summer quarter of 2009.

Goal

The purpose of the training program is to provide an environment for veterinary students to attain specific technical and conceptual skills to perform hypothesis-based research involving biochemical and molecular systems. Specifically, veterinary students are to be trained in state-of-the-art molecular and cellular techniques to systematically evaluate models of human and animal disease. This knowledge is critical for furthering the understanding of fundamental issues important to public and animal health.

Merck-Merial Scholars Program

There will be 4 positions to be funded by the Merck-Merial Program for 2009.  The stipends for these positions are at the higher level in the range stated above.  To be considered for one of these slots, you must complete the application and submit it by the January 15, 2009 deadline.

Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Scholar Program

The Morris Animal Foundation also sponsors a summer research program.  Up to 3 applications from each school may be submitted for consideration.  More information will be forthcoming once we have received the guidelines for submission.  To be considered for one of the MAF Scholar slots, you will need to complete the appropriate application and submit it to the College's Office of Research for initial review by the January 15, 2009 deadline.

Summer Activities

Many research oriented activities will be available to the students who participate in the summer program.  Some of these include College sponsored Brown Bag Seminars, University sponsored seminars, field trips, and the Merck-Merial Symposium.

Mentor's Responsibilities

The trainee's advisor will help organize the student's program.  The program is oriented toward a close working relationship between the student and advisor.  The advisor is responsible for the overall coordination of the student's research, advising the student in the conduct of scientific research, evaluating and promoting effective writing, and monitoring the progress of the student.  The advisor will share with the student the responsibility of planning and directing the summer research program.

Application and Selection Process

Veterinary students that have completed at least three quarters (one academic year) of the veterinary professional curriculum by June 2009 are eligible.  Trainees are expected to have acquired a minimal cumulative grade point-hour ratio (CPHR) of 3.0 in veterinary school.  Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty representing all departments in the College.  Each application will be evaluated and given a score 2009 Score Sheet

Materials required for the application

Listed below is the application to be completed for the 2009 Summer Student Research Program.  The application packet contains everything that is needed for submission.  The application is set up so that you can complete it electronically. 2009 OSU Summer Research Program Application

Mentor List

Following you will find a document containing a list of faculty who have agreed to be mentors for the 2009 Summer Research Program.  The list contains their contact information, weblink and their areas of interest/specialty.  Please take the time to review the list and set up meetings to meet to see who you will feel compatible working with on a project over the summer. 2009 Faculty Mentor List

Deadline

All materials should be sent as electronic (email) attachments (doc files or PDFs) to Michele Morscher e-mail by 5:00 pm January 15, 2009 to be considered for one of the Merck/Merial or Morris Animal Foundation positions, or April 1, 2009 for the OSU program.  The original signed hardcopy should also be submitted to Michele Morscher, 127L VMAB, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210.

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