Student Summer Program - Arkansas INBRE

Summer Research Fellowships for Undergraduate Students

Plot your course for the future… Explore a Summer Fellowship in BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

Looking for a summer research experience? Paid summer research fellowships are available for undergraduate students who are rising juniors or seniors. Selected students will work on a project relevant to human health led by a faculty member at either the University of Arkansas, or the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The scope of the projects range from laboratory based research to clinical studies using human subjects. A major goal of the INBRE Summer Student Research Fellowship Programs is to involve Arkansas students from groups traditionally underrepresented in science in a stimulating research experience.

The Arkansas INBRE offers two 9-week summer research programs tailored to students with STEM majors (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and related disciplines) who are considering careers in biomedical research.

Mentored Summer Research Program

The Mentored Summer Research Program (MSRP) is designed for undergraduate students who plan to obtain additional training beyond a baccalaureate degree that includes but is not limited to either graduate school or medical school. The Mentored Summer Research Program allows undergraduate students to be part of an ongoing research project, develop career-related skills that will be of benefit in post-baccalaureate training programs. Application link for the Mentored Summer Research Program.

Apply Now! MSRP Application

Professional Research Opportunity

The Professional Research Opportunity (PRO) Summer Program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical research (e.g. research technologist in a laboratory or core facility) soon after obtaining a baccalaureate degree in a STEM discipline. The PRO Summer Program is a collaboration with the Arkansas INBRE and the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at UAMS. The director of this program, Dr. Jesús Delgado-Calle, Ph.D., works closely with faculty and students to identify a mentor for each participant in the PRO Summer Program.

Apply Now! PRO Application

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Specifics of the Mentored Summer Research Program and the Professional Research Opportunity Summer Program

The 9-week fellowship award includes a $7,200 stipend and research supply budget provided to your mentor, along with university privileges for the participants at each campus including use of the library, computer laboratories, and recreational facilities.

A travel award of $400 is available for each participant, for travel to a national conference or regional scientific meeting to present their INBRE summer research in the year following his/her summer research experience.

Participating students will prepare a paper in journal format (Student Fellow Manuscript Guidelines) and a poster presentation for Research Day at the end of the 9-week program.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for the program, students should be enrolled in an undergraduate institution of higher education in Arkansas or a resident of Arkansas, a rising junior or senior and interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research.

In addition to completed application form, students must submit official transcripts and letters of recommendation from two faculty from the applicant’s home institution.