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

Completed online application form

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Letter of support from department chair

Research proposal (2-3 pages)

Statement of research interests and goals

Faculty Success Stories

Dr. Jennifer Martinez

Concord University • 2024

"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 University • 2023

"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

Ready to Apply?

Deadline:January 12, 2026

Time Remaining:

Resources

Mentor Directory

Directory of faculty mentors and their research areas

Program Guidelines

Detailed program requirements and expectations

Sample Proposal

Example of successful research proposal

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