Application Instructions

2026 Application Process (details coming soon)

Step 1: Review the application process and available projects. 

Step 2: Contact the Principal Investigator(s) for projects that you're interested in.

Step 3: Complete the online application (coming soon). 

More than one student may apply to each project. Applications are accepted only for projects previously submitted by faculty and approved by the Veterinary Summer Scholars committee. Please only submit projects where you have previously discussed the project with the listed Principal Investigator (PI). Applications must be written by students.

Selection Process

● Statement of program interest          ● Prior research experience (evaluated for certain funding sources)       ● Mentoring environment                      

● Quality of project description            ● Academic standing                               ● Funding availability 

Student applications will be reviewed for clarity and quality of the project description, statement of interest for participating in the Summer Scholars program, academic standing, and degree of prior research experience. The project's ability to provide a scientific research experience for the scholar will also be considered. The review and final decisions will be made by the Summer Scholars Advisory Committee. Selections and offers of participation will be made no later than the first week of February.