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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world.
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Through the AVMF, your generous gifts help support the charitable care of injured or abandoned animals; disaster relief efforts; education; and research to help prevent, diagnose, and treat animal diseases.
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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 $6,500 research scholarship plus $1,000 to supplement travel expenses to the Veterinary Scholars Symposium (formerly known as the National Institutes of Health’s 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.
  • Limited to one per school, and a maximum of five total scholarships will be awarded in 2023.
Timeline
  • Applications accepted October 9, 2023 – January 11, 2024
  • Each school may forward one applicant for consideration for this program by Thursday, January 25, 2024
  • Applicants will be notified of acceptance by Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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2023 Recipients

The AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Research Scholarship 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.