Student Opportunities
On-Campus Opportunities
St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN)
Sea turtle research in St. Kitts. The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN) is currently accepting applications from individuals to be a research assistant or team leader in the field during the leatherback nesting season (March 1, 2010 - July 14, 2010). Full details
Earn Credit for Research. Learn more about the Special Topics in Research Elective. Further details can be obtained by contacting Dr. Tammi Krecek (tkrecek@rossvet.edu.kn).
Gain research experience. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) students are eligible to work as research assistants on many of the projects on campus. For more information, students can contact the principal investigator (PI) of the project they desire to work with or Dr. Tammi Krecek. For a complete list of projects click here.
Off-Campus Opportunities
World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Opportunities
As the acknowledged leader in global public health issues, WHO is committed to building future leaders in public health. WHO's Internship Programme provides a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the work of WHO. Every year a limited number of places for internships are available. Dr François Meslin, veterinarian and staff member of the World Health Organization's Department of Neglected Tropical Diseases, has confirmed RUSVM veterinary students can apply for a WHO internship.
Alltech Young Scientist Award
The Alltech Young Scientist Award represents an excellent opportunity for vet students to display an interest in research and animal health on a global stage. Students must submit a scientific paper based on a topic involving animal feed technologies, agricultural developments or agriculture management. The deadline for submission of papers is January 29, 2010. The finals for the competition are held at Alltech's Global Headquarters in Kentucky during Alltech's International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium, which will take place May 16-19, 2010. The winners of the undergraduate and graduate Young Scientist Awards will receive a scholarship of $5,000 USD and a trophy of recognition. Students that are interested in entering and need further advice can contact Dr. Jenny Moffett, our new director of communications. Please visit http://www.alltechyoungscientist.com for further information.
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Veterinary Student Scholars Program
The Veterinary Student Scholars program will begin accepting online applications Monday, November 2, 2009. Within the "For Veterinary Students" section of the Foundation’s website, you will find the 2009–2010 grant guidelines and the online application. You will also find video testimonials, related articles, photos from past recipients as well as a link to the Veterinary Student Scholars Facebook page. All veterinary student applications must be submitted online by Friday, February 5, 2010.
Please visit the website, read through the guidelines and begin thinking about a Veterinary Student Scholars research study today. Feel free to contact Allen Byrne, veterinary student scholars program coordinator, directly at 303.790.2345 or toll-free at 800.243.2345 or by email at abyrne@MorrisAnimalFoundation.org.
Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars & Fellows
The Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program (FICRS) offers a one-year clinical research training experience to advanced standing students in US schools of medicine, public health, osteopathy, dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine, optometry, nutrition and pharmacy. Now entering its 7th year, FICRS is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in developing countries throughout Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean.
Merck Merial Veterinary Scholars Program
American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) Fellowships
