Summer Research Fellowship for Faculty

Faculty Development Program

WV-INBRE is pleased to announce the availability of Summer Research Fellowships in biomedical research for faculty at the partner institutions in the WV-INBRE network. The 2026 Summer Research Program will run from May 26 until July 28, 2026, with the Summer Research Symposium to be held on July 28 in Morgantown, WV. A stipend of $13,000 is paid to each fellow for the 9-week research experience.

Program Dates

May 26, 2026 - July 28, 2026

Stipend

$13,000

Symposium Presentation

July 28, 2026

Application Deadline

January 12, 2026

Program Summary

The Summer Research Fellowship for Faculty provides an exceptional opportunity for faculty members at WV-INBRE partner institutions to engage in cutting-edge biomedical research at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center or Marshall University School of Medicine.

Fellows will work under the mentorship of established biomedical researchers, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. This program aims to enhance faculty research capabilities, support career development, and foster research collaborations.

Important Note

If you are interested in applying for a fellowship, contact Dr. Grover (grover@marshall.edu) to discuss your research interests. If you don't have a specific mentor in mind, Dr. Grover will direct you to one or more mentors for further discussion.

Benefits for Faculty

Hands-on research experience in state-of-the-art facilities
Mentorship from established biomedical researchers
Opportunity to develop independent research programs
Enhanced ability to mentor student researchers
Strengthened credentials for promotion and tenure
Networking with other faculty researchers
Potential for collaborative publications

Eligibility & Application

Eligibility Criteria

Full-time faculty at WV-INBRE Partner Institutions
Priority given to early-career faculty
Demonstrated interest in biomedical research
Commitment to integrate research into teaching
Potential for future extramural funding

Application Requirements

1
Completed online application form
2
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3
Letter of support from department chair
4
Research proposal (2-3 pages)
5
Statement of research interests and goals

Important Dates

Application Deadline

January 12, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

February 28, 2026

Program Start Date

May 26, 2026

Symposium & Program End

July 28, 2026

Faculty Success Stories

Dr. Jennifer Martinez

Concord University2024

"The summer fellowship provided me with the research experience and mentorship I needed to develop my independent research program. It was transformative for my career."

Received NIH R15 grant after fellowship

Dr. Robert Chen

Fairmont State University2023

"Working in a well-funded research lab at WVU gave me the skills and confidence to bring cutting-edge biomedical research into my classroom."

Published two peer-reviewed papers

Research Areas

Faculty mentors will provide projects that will introduce participants to contemporary research in various fields of biomedical science. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in cutting-edge research areas including:

Biomedical Research
Cell and Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Cancer Biology
Cardiovascular Disease
Infectious Diseases
Pharmacology
Bioinformatics
Translational Research
Public Health Sciences

Ready to Apply?

Deadline:January 12, 2026
Time Remaining:

Program Director

Dr. Larry Grover, PhD

Summer Program Director

Marshall University

grover@marshall.edu
(304) 696-7328

Evaluation Criteria

Quality and feasibility of proposed research
Potential for extramural funding
Integration of research with teaching mission
Potential impact on career development
Alignment with WV-INBRE research priorities