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 $7,500 research stipend plus $1,000 to supplement travel expenses to the Veterinary Scholars Symposium.

Eligibility

• 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

The application cycle for this scholarship is now closed. Check back here or watch the AVMF Facebook page for more information.

• Applications accepted October 1 – October 31, 2024.
• Each school may forward one applicant for consideration for this program by October 31, 2024.
• Applicants will be notified of acceptance by early December 2024.