Veterinary Summer Scholars
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Summer Scholars Program provides first and second-year veterinary students experience in research related to veterinary, animal, and human health initiatives. Students will gain an appreciation of biomedical and veterinary research careers and seek firsthand how research contributes to advances in health care and veterinary practice.
The strength of this program lies in the research experience of our faculty and the strong mentoring environments their programs provide. Learning is supplemented via seminars on research ethics, animal welfare, communicating science, and career development. Field trips to local research animal care facilities and biomedical device companies are planned.
2024 Veterinary Summer Scholars Named
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Veterinary Summer Scholars have been named and matched with projects. We unfortunately had more applications and projects submitted than available funding. Thank you to all applicants for student scholar and mentor spots!
Summer 2024 Key Dates
The program is scheduled to begin May 12, 2024 and ends August 16, 2024.
The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Symposium is scheduled August 8-10, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Check back soon for a complete program agenda.
TED Talk by Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz
A Great Program with Major Benefits
Together with our funding partners, we have a shared goal to create veterinary scientists skilled in hypothesis-driven research and translational medicine.
Through this program students will:
Gain firsthand experience in research, including techniques, hypothesis development, and data evaluation.
Develop communication and critical thinking skills.
Understand the scientific basis for modern medicine.
Explore career paths beyond veterinary practice.
Earn a $6,500 stipend while you learn.
Engage with other researchers at the Research, Innovation, Discovery, and Education (RIDE) Summit
Attend the international Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars
Our Funding Partners
The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program was created in 1989 to expose veterinary students to research and careers in biomedicine. The program has exceeded expectations and many participants choose to pursue further research training and careers. The University of Minnesota offers a broad range of research experiences within the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Masonic Cancer Center, and the Medical School Funding is provided by key partners:
NIH T35 Training Grant, "Veterinary Summer Scholars in Comparative Medicine"
The Skadron Family Oncology Scholarship, UMN CVM
Tilsta Fund, UMN CVM
Van Sloun Foundation, UMN CVM
Dr. Mark Rutherford
Dr. Sian Durward-Akhurst
