Training Opportunities

WV-INBRE provides diverse training programs for students, educators, and researchers to advance biomedical research across West Virginia.

Explore Our Programs

From summer research internships to specialized bootcamps, find the perfect opportunity to advance your biomedical research career.

Summer Research Internship (Students)

Paid summer research opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in biomedical research labs across West Virginia.

10 weeks
Undergraduate students
$5,000
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Summer Research Fellowship (Faculty)

Professional development opportunity for faculty to enhance research capabilities and mentor student researchers.

8-10 weeks
Faculty members
$10,000
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Summer Bioinformatics Bootcamp

Intensive training in computational biology, data analysis, and bioinformatics tools for modern biomedical research.

2 weeks
Students & faculty
Hybrid
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WV-INBRE Puerto Rico Summer Research Exchange Program

Unique cross-cultural research exchange opportunity to collaborate with researchers in Puerto Rico.

6-8 weeks
Undergraduate & graduate students
$6,000 + travel
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Summer Research Symposium

Annual event showcasing student and faculty research, featuring keynote speakers and networking opportunities.

2 days
All researchers
In-person
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High School Educator Internship

Summer research experience for high school science educators to bring real-world research into their classrooms.

6 weeks
High school science teachers
$7,500
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HSTA Academy

Health Sciences and Technology Academy program for underrepresented students pursuing biomedical careers.

Academic year
High school students
Hybrid
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First2 Network

Support network for first-generation STEM students providing mentorship, resources, and community building.

Ongoing
First-generation college students
Virtual & in-person
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