Veterinary scientists are in great demand! And because they are so valued, there are many opportunities for an introduction to research. Here are some schools and foundations that offer opportunities in addition to those at Texas A&M.

First, check the Merck-Merial National Web Site maintained by Michigan State University. This site contains numerous links for research experiences, not just in the summer, and is a central location for application deadlines for the summer programs. Individual programs at veterinary schools are also listed here.

Governmental and private funding sources are also interested in you! Check out these links at the bottom of this page:
   • National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research (applications preferred Feb 1)
   • USDA Agricultural Service
   • Geraldine R. Dodge Frontiers for Veterinary Medicine Program (deadline: Dec 16, 2005)
   • Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Fellowship Program (deadline: Feb 6, 2006)

Auburn Colorado State University Cornell University Iowa State University Kansas State University Louisiana State University Michigan State University:    • Merck-Merial Program    • NIH T-35 Program Mississippi State University:    • Merck-Merial    • NIH North Carolina State University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University
	Purdue University Stanford University Comparative Medicine University of California-Davis:    • Merck-Merial    • Students Training in Advanced Research University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois University of Missouri University of Minnesota University of Pennsylvania University of Saskatchewan Washington State University:    • Research Scholars Program    • Research Training to Ethnic Minority Vet Students [pdf] University of Wisconsin [no web site]

National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research: Training Initiative in Comparative Pathology and Biomedical Science
(Early applications are encouraged; preferred date for receipt of applications is Feb 1.)

USDA Agricultural Service: Student and Summer Employment Opportunities

Geraldine R. Dodge Frontiers for Veterinary Medicine Program
(Note: Dec 16, 2005 deadline)

Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Fellowship Program [pdf]
(Note: Feb 6, 2006 deadline)

If you have any questions concerning these other opportunities for summer research & fellowships, you may contact:

Dr. Roger Smith
Veterinary Pathobiology
Room 2020 Small Animal Hospital
979-845-5167
rosmith@cvm.tamu.edu