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Summer 2020 paid research opportunity for high school educators

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WV-INBRE program will provide funding for nine-week biomedical science research internship positions for high school science educators. A maximum of five internships will be available. 

HSTA teachers or teachers from HSTA-affiliated schools may be given preference in the selection process. Internships run from May 26 through July 28, 2020. Based on the high school’s academic calendar, start dates are flexible; however, employment dates end July 28, 2020. Compensation of $9,000 ($1000/week) will be provided for the full nine weeks, or $1000 for each 40 hour week worked.  

For more information, go to the WV-INBRE website and click “For High School Educators Information.”

More information will be provided about the program and you will be able to view the Mentors Abstract Directories for researchers at WVU and Marshall University and at the WV-INBRE’s partner institutions.  

These directories can be viewed online at their appropriate link and the application can be filled out online under the “Application link”. Deadline for application is March 15, 2020.

For more information, contact Valerie Watson, vwatson@hsc.wvu.edu or 304.293.4120.