AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend
AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend
The AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend is intended to provide support for currently enrolled veterinary students who have previously conducted a summer research project and are seeking to gain a second summer of research experience.
Each of the five recipients will receive a $6,700 research stipend plus $1,500 to supplement travel expenses to the Veterinary Scholars Symposium.
Meet Amanda Roth, recipient of the 2024 stipend
In this video, Amanda shares her gratitude for the AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend — and her excitement about how it’s helping her take the next step toward a PhD in parasitology.
Eligibility requirements
- Must have previously conducted a summer research project and are seeking to gain a second summer of research experience.
- Ideally, student applicants would be continuing their prior research project but that is not an absolute requirement.
- Abstract of their results for presentation at the NIH Veterinary Scholars Symposium required.
- Must not hold a graduate degree or be enrolled in a graduate degree program.
- The student must be enrolled at AVMA-Council on Education accredited school of veterinary medicine where the research project will be conducted.
Timeline
- Applications accepted October 1 – October 31.
- Each school may forward one applicant for consideration for this program by October 31.
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance by early December.
2025 Recipients
Congratulations to the veterinary students selected as recipients of the 2025 AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend! This program provides support for currently enrolled veterinary students who have completed a previous summer research project and are seeking a second opportunity to expand their research experience.
2024 Recipients
The AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend is intended to provide support for currently enrolled veterinary students who have previously conducted a summer research project and are seeking to gain a second summer of research experience.