Veterinary Summer Scholars Research Program
Boost your research skills, stand out among the competition, and gain insider knowledge during the summer before you start your DVM program. Connect with peers to explore new opportunities and build meaningful relationships for the future.
About the Program
If you are looking to get a head-start on your DVM career, boost your research skills, stand out among the competition, and gain insider knowledge the summer before you matriculate, apply now for the second cohort of the Veterinary Summer Scholars Research Program (VSSRP). Connect with peers and build meaningful relationships, all while exploring new opportunities within the field of veterinary medicine. Applications are due by April 18, 2025.
Our 10-week program includes a stipend of $6500 and an additional travel allowance for students to present their work at the annual Veterinary Summer Symposium hosted by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Students are matched with mentors of their choice from leading research teams across the university to receive hands-on experience conducting experiments. The didactic component allows participants to learn about different research topics in a team-based learning environment.
Previous students found the skills learned during VSSRP valuable, citing the benefits such as the ability “to read and understand scientific papers” and “know how to write an abstract and work in a TBL group.” Additionally, the opportunity to start school early “was really beneficial [to meet] some fellow students, and [get] comfortable with faculty members prior to the start of school.” Click the link below to watch a clip featuring some of our previous students.
For questions about our VSSRP, please contact our Assistant Dean for Research, Dr. Samarpita Sengupta.
The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program partially funds the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Summer Scholars Research Program.
Our Mentors
Our distinguished faculty mentors represent nine departments, colleges, and centers across the university. They offer a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, allowing for deeper connections based on lived experiences while creating an engaged and supportive community for our students. Half of our faculty are first-generation college students, while one-third are women with a STEM degree. In collaboration with their laboratory teams, mentors provide our students with invaluable first-hand knowledge and experience as they help guide them through meaningful research projects.
The Details
Focused research experience over a ten-week, 40 hours per week program starting in person starting May 27, 2025
A stipend of $6500 for ten weeks and an additional travel allowance to the AAVMC Veterinary Scholars Symposium.
What You Get
- Mentored Research Experience
- Cohort-Building Activities
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines
How To Apply
New VetCats can apply to our program following their acceptance into our program. Applications are now open for our incoming class, with a deadline of April 18.
Start Your Research Journey
Are you an incoming DVM student interested in joining the 2025 Veterinary Summer Scholars Research Program? Apply now to kickstart your research journey.
The deadline to apply is April 18.