WV-INBRE program will provide funding for HSTA scholars and First2 students attending WVU and Marshall University to participate in biomedical science research. A maximum of six internships for HSTA graduates, three at each school, and three internships for First2 students will be available.
Funding will be provided to pay the student $10 per hour to work up to 15 hours per week for 25 weeks on the research for the 2021-22 academic year. Projected start date of the internship is Oct. 1 and funding will continue until April 30, 2022. The end date is flexible and could be until July 31, 2022, depending on when funding allocation for the student is exhausted.
Find more information on the grants, go to the WV-INBRE website and click “Internship Programs.” For HSTA scholars, click on “HSTA: Health Sciences Technology Academy” and for First2 students, click on “First2.”
More information will be provided about the programs and you will be able to view the Mentors Abstract Directory for researchers at WVU and Marshall University and their research interests. This directory can be viewed online at the WV-INBRE-Participating WVU/Marshall University Mentors Directory link.
The application can be filled out online under Online Application for Research Internship for HSTA Scholars at WVU & Marshall University link or Online Application for Research Internship for First2 students at WVU & Marshall University link.
Deadline for completed application and accompanying documents is Sept.1.
For more information, contact Valerie Watson at vwatson@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-4120.