This program is made possible by funding provided by the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Boehringer Ingelheim and USDA ARS. They entered into a 5-year agreement (2021-2026) to provide training opportunities to 12 veterinary students per year to conduct summer research in one of nine USDA ARS animal health research facilities. The goals of this program are to: 

• Provide students with opportunities to conduct research in livestock infectious diseases
• Raise awareness of federal research careers for veterinarians
• Increase partnerships with veterinary schools

Requirements:

Students should submit their applications to the program directors at their schools and not to USDA directly.

• Only US citizens are eligible to apply
• Applicants must be in good standing with their veterinary school 
• University should select no more than two applicants for the USDA/BIVSP opportunity
• Students are expected to be available at the ARS location for 10-12 weeks to conduct research and attend the Veterinary Scholars Symposium in August

Funding:

• Each scholar will receive a $7,500 stipend for the summer administered through their university
  • Funding for the summer will be administered to the scholar through each scholar’s school
• Travel assistance and conference registration fee waivers for the scholars will be provided to their universities