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Summer Research Experience

Career building a unique and challenging experience.

The Summer Research Experience at MSU CVM is called the Vet Med Research Scholars (VMRS) program. The VMRS program is a 12-week investigative program designed to provide veterinary students with training in biomedical research. Our program has generous support from both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Boehringer-Ingelheim. It provides skills that not only encourages pursuit of research careers but helps students develop into leaders within their veterinary profession.

Getting Started

Your journey begins here. Spend your summer building a career!

About Our Program

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We welcome students from any college of veterinary medicine in the United States to apply to our program. No prior experience in research in required.

Students must be enrolled and have successfully completed the first year of veterinary school in good academic standing. They cannot have completed the veterinary degree at the time of participation in the program. Mississippi State University and MSU CVM are committed to diversity in the educational process and seek to involve students from under-represented population groups in this program.

Eligibility Application

Hands-On Learning Incorporate Research Into Your Education

To achieve the program goals, students receive training through two major components. The first is a hands-on research experience with a faculty mentor that continues throughout the 12-week program.

  • Integration into a laboratory team with a mentor in a research area aligned with your interests throughout the summer
  • Participation in a series of interactive educational experiences that are integrated into the program and culminate in presenting your research at Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Symposium

Research Projects

Mentoring Success Excellence Through Collaboration

The key to success of the Summer Research Experience Program is the close collaboration of outstanding students with dedicated, competent scientists.

Funding support for the program is provided primarily through the Boehringer-Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program and NIH. Our NIH T35 award is jointly administered with Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Faculty Mentors Learn More

The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Research Award for Graduate Veterinarians was awarded to 2020 MSU CVM grad and Summer Research Experience participant, Brittany Szafran. Watch a video about her research and experience in research at MSU CVM below. 

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Contact Us Information and Opportunities

Have any questions, comments, or suggestions related to the Summer Research Experience? Please contact:

Dr. Barbara Kaplan Co-Director, Summer Research Experience Program MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Phone: 662-325-1130 Email:  [email protected]

For information about the National BI Veterinary Scholar Program or to learn more about veterinary competitive summer training programs offered by NIH see below:

BI Veterinary Scholar Program   NIH Summer Programs  

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Finding full text articles.

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Note: You cannot use the catalog to find individual articles within a journal. For this you must search in the journal itself or use an article database.

Requesting Material

  • Article Delivery For items that are not available electronically the MSU Libraries provides free copies of journal articles and individual book chapters for personal use. Documents will be made available through your library account.
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL) What if the item you need is not available at the MSU Libraries? To obtain items that the MSU Libraries do not own, such as books or journal articles, you can request an Interlibrary Loan through the Get It @MSU service.

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  1. DVM Summer Research Programs

    The deadline for receipt of applications is February 12, 2024 at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time. The summer research program will take place May 20 - Aug 2, 2024. We welcome students from all colleges of veterinary medicine to apply to our program. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

  2. Overview

    Introduction. This guide provides information and resources from the MSU Libraries for use during the summer research program. If you have questions or need further assistance please contact Andrea Kepsel, Veterinary Medicine Librarian, at [email protected].

  3. CVM Summer Research Program

    Resources for the Summer Research Program students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last updated: 5/14/24. Information and resources about the research process ... Always connect to resources through the MSU Libraries so you have access to the full text (when available). Deciding Where to Search.

  4. MSU Veterinary and Undergraduate Student Summer Research Program

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  5. LibGuides: CVM Summer Research Program: Search Tips

    Resources for the Summer Research Program students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last updated: 5/14/24. Helpful tips for searching the literature. Skip to Main Content. ... When accessing the electronic databases always go through the MSU Libraries. This will give you access to the full text of articles available in the Libraries ...

  6. Program activities

    Social activities and gatherings. Undergraduate students in the program live in MSU's on-campus residence halls with their BRUSH peers along with students participating in other summer research programs; this provides plentiful opportunities to socialize with peers, develop connections with those sharing similar interests, and form long ...

  7. Research Training Opportunities

    MS or PhD level research at MSU. For students wishing to pursue graduate training while in veterinary school we offer a one-year research experience after semester 5 of veterinary school. During this year, students temporarily discontinue the veterinary curriculum and instead conduct research and take graduate (MS or PhD) level courses.

  8. Summer Research Experience

    The Summer Research Experience at MSU CVM is called the Vet Med Research Scholars (VMRS) program. The VMRS program is a 12-week investigative program designed to provide veterinary students with training in biomedical research. Our program has generous support from both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Boehringer-Ingelheim. It provides skills that not only encourages pursuit of ...

  9. LibGuides: CVM Summer Research Program: 2024 Materials

    Resources for the Summer Research Program students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last updated: 5/14/24. Materials for the 2024 program. Skip to Main Content. MSU Libraries. Research Guides. ... MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

  10. Community Voices: Enrichment Summer Program

    The Enrichment Summer Program (ESP), a summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, is offered every year by the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The program provides three weeks of veterinary experience to undergraduate students across the country. Below, participants in the 2022 program share their dreams ...

  11. BRUSH Undergraduate Summer Research Program

    Questions about a program or information on this site? ... Having technical issues with this site? Fill in a support request form. Log In. College of Veterinary Medicine - MSU. BRUSH Undergraduate Summer Research Program. Opens Nov 13 2018 12:00 AM (EST) Description. Apply BRUSH Undergraduate Summer Research Program. Apply Opens Nov 13 2018 12: ...

  12. LibGuides: CVM Summer Research Program: Background Knowledge

    Resources for the Summer Research Program students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last updated: 5/14/24. Resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference works

  13. Application process

    Summer Research [email protected]. The application process is online. To apply to this program, you must create an account at the link below labeled "Application for students." APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM ARE DUE FEBRUARY 12, 2024. The application requires submission of the following information:

  14. MSU Veterinary and Undergraduate Student Summer Research Program

    Before you can start filling out an electronic letter of recommendation you need to enter the code you were given. If the code is valid your form will appear. NOTE: Once you have submitted your evaluation, you will NOT be able make changes. If you have any problems, please contact IT Support at [email protected] . Verify Code.

  15. LibGuides: CVM Summer Research Program: Laboratory Protocols

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  16. Databases

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  17. Check Eligibility

    Students applying to the veterinary student program must be currently a full-time student in good academic standing attending an accredited US college or school of veterinary medicine. US citizen or legal resident (green card) residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, or Guam, or a I-551 stamp in their passport.

  18. Testimonials

    Lindsey, 2011 cohort. "I was not really sure what direction I wanted to go in with my future at the beginning of last summer. By participating in your program this summer and being exposed to research and understanding the importance of it, I really started to drift towards looking into careers in the biomedical sciences.

  19. LibGuides: CVM Summer Research Program: Google Scholar

    1) Go to Google Scholar; login to your account if you have one. 2) Access settings by expanding the menu at the top left of the page, then clicking on the gear icon. 3) Select Library Links from the menu on the left. 4) Search for Michigan State University. From the results list put a check in the box by Michigan State University - MSU Access.

  20. 2022 Summer Research Participants

    Here, the College recognizes the students, mentors, and funding sources of its 2022 summer research programs. NIH-sponsored DVM Students. Student. Class. Program. Mentor. Khelsea Bahr. 2024. BRUSH . Srinand Sreevatsan ... Dual-degree Program at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Food Safety Program. Residency and Internship Expand. Small ...

  21. 2020 Summer Research Stories: Researching Remotely

    2020 Summer Research Stories: Researching Remotely. After an unprecedented spring semester reached its conclusion at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, some students embarked on summer break ready to reboot, recharge, and prepare for fall semester. Others participated in the College's summer research programs.

  22. LibGuides: CVM Summer Research Program: Finding Full Text

    Resources for the Summer Research Program students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Last updated: 5/14/24. Information for finding and requesting the full text of articles

  23. Resources

    The College is one of only six colleges of veterinary medicine to have an office dedicated solely to the career development of veterinary students. The Career Services Office provides a variety of career development services and resources, including individual career advising; help with cover letters, resumes, and interview skills; assistance ...