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This
program is sponsored by the University of Missouri College of
Veterinary Medicine,
Merck-Merial
& Pfizer Animal Health
National
Research Opportunity Information Web Site for Veterinary Students
Deadline
for Applications: February 6, 2006
The
objective of the MUVRSP is to expose veterinary students to research
career opportunities through a mentored research experience and
develop a much-needed community of veterinary research scientists.
Who
can apply: students who have:
- completed
at least one year of Veterinary School
- are interested
in exploring research
-
have not previously participated in a Veterinary Research Scholars
Summer Program
- are not
currently enrolled in a DVM/PhD or DVM/MS program
Stipend:
- For MU
student 8-week program - $4000
- For out
of state student 10-week program - $5000
Program
duration, students from the University of Missouri: the
program will encompass the summer break from June 28-August 20.
NOTE: project development, mentor meetings and weekly journal
clubs and topics discussions will begin in May.
Program
duration, students from other Veterinary Colleges: the
program schedule is flexible. A minimum of 10 weeks is required
with at least 6 weeks overlapping with the MU program schedule
(June 28- August 20).
Program
description: The MUVRSP will include:
- an
intensive eight-week research experience to include state-of-the-art
experimental methodology in a number of research disciplines.
-
weekly topics discussions that give a broad exposure to biomedical
sciences including grantsmanship, ethics in biomedical research
and scientific methodology, critical thinking, and career opportunities
in research.
-
social events to foster interaction and sense of community.
- an
opportunity to attend and present at the National Merck-Merial
Symposium.
-
an interactive problem solving exercise involving students of
the Missouri and Kansas State
Veterinary Research Scholars Programs
Scholar
Expectations: Scholars will be expected to commit full-time
to the program, perform a hypothesis-based research project, participate
in weekly topics courses and journal clubs and present results
of experiments at the MU 2007 Phi Zeta Research day (in-state
scholars). Scholars will also have the opportunity to attend and
present their project at the 2006 Merck-Merial Symposium. On completion
of the training program, scholars will have been exposed to careers
in research and obtained the necessary information to pursue a
science-related career.
Time
Line (click
here for timeline)
Mentor
Selection:
Participating mentors and a description of their research will
be available via the web on or before December 1, 2006. As part
of the application (see below), scholars rank three mentors with
whom they would like to work. Scholars are highly encouraged to
contact prospective mentors and discuss opportunities in their
laboratories. An advisory committee will assign scholars to laboratories
and procure commitments from mentors. Scholars will then meet
with mentors no less than weekly until their project outline is
completed and submitted (due June 14).
(Click
here for the Mentor List)
MU
/ KSU project: A series of vignettes that highlight the
challenges faced by veterinarians engaged in biomedical research
will be developed. Specific case-studies will be assigned to scholar
teams comprised of 5-6 students from either KSU or MU at a joint
meeting in Kansas City of the summer research scholars from the
two programs. The KSU and MU scholar teams will reconvene in early
August to present their plans for resolution of the posed problems.
Both meetings will be combined with social outings.
Application:
To apply, complete the attached form and submit with a letter
outlining why you wish to participate in this program, a curriculum
vitae/resume to include current veterinary school GPA and letters
of reference from two CVM faculty.
(click here for application)
Selection
criteria: academic performance, references and level
of commitment, interest and drive as judged by applicant’s
letters of intent. Preference will be given to applicants with
no prior research experience
Need more
information? Please contact Dr. Craig Franklin at (573) 882-6623
or franklinc@missouri.edu.
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