Summer Research Internship for High School Science Educators
Nine weeks of graduate-level research in the field of biomedical sciences for high school science educators who teach in the state of West Virginia during the 2025-2026 academic school year. Research opportunities exist in biomedical labs at West Virginia University, Marshall University, and at WV-INBRE-funded laboratories at some partner institutions.
Program Dates
May 26, 2026 - July 28, 2026
Stipend
$9,000 salary or $1,000/week
Symposium
July 28, 2026
Application Deadline
March 6, 2026
Program Summary
A 2026 Summer Research Internship program for high school science educators sponsored by the WV-INBRE program has been created. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a biomedical research project for up to 9 weeks from May 26 through July 28, 2026. Based on the high school's academic calendar, these dates are flexible.
Salary Information
A salary of $9,000 will be provided to each intern for the full 9-week period or $1,000 per 40-hour week if they work less than the 9 weeks, and additional funding will be provided to the mentor's laboratory for supplies.
Eligibility
Research Institutions
Research opportunities exist in biomedical labs at West Virginia University, Marshall University, and at WV-INBRE-funded laboratories at some partner institutions. The following partner institutions have funding:
Bluefield State College
Dr. Tesfaye Belay
Shepherd University
Dr. Qing Wang
West Liberty University
Dr. Joseph Horzempa
Dr. Deanna Schmitt
Note: Please visit the WV-INBRE-Funded Partner Institutions Mentors Directory for a list of abstracts and contact information for these investigators. For those teachers interested in pursuing their internship at West Virginia University or Marshall University, please visit the Mentors Directory of West Virginia University & Marshall University participants.
Application Deadline
All application materials are due by:
The end of the business day, March 6, 2026
Ready to Apply?
Resources
Questions?
Dr. Larry Grover, PhD
Summer Program Director
Marshall University