Summer Research Internship for Students
WV-INBRE is pleased to announce its 2026 Summer Research Program. The program is nine weeks of graduate-level research in the field of biomedical sciences. Interns will conduct mentored research projects at West Virginia University and Marshall University. Participants will receive formal research training while expanding their learning experience through workshops, seminars on current topics, mentoring and use of state-of-the-art core facilities.
Program Dates
May 26, 2026 - July 28, 2026
Stipend
$7,000
Symposium
July 28, 2026
Application Deadline
February 5, 2026
General Guidelines & Eligibility
Applications are requested for participation in the 2026 Summer Research Internship program sponsored by the WV-INBRE, which will run from May 26 through July 28, 2026. Participation is open to all students who are enrolled full-time at Partner Institutions in the WV-INBRE Network and to students attending WV Community and Technical Colleges who will have not graduated by August 2026. Students at WVU and Marshall are not eligible to participate. Applications from women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged.
Interns are required to prepare an abstract and present the results of their summer research project at the 2026 Summer Research Symposium in Morgantown, WV, on July 28, 2026.
Housing Information
A stipend of $7,000 will be provided to each intern for the 9-week period. Interns are responsible for securing housing, but WV-INBRE may be able to assist.
Research Placements
Faculty mentors will provide projects that will introduce students to contemporary research in fields of biomedical science. On the application, students will be asked to list the names of four mentors in whose labs they would like to work during the summer program. Students will be matched with one of these four or another mentor of their choice.
Research Areas Include:
Application Requirements
Application Checklist
Evaluation Criteria
Student Experiences
Sarah Johnson
Shepherd University • 2024
"The WV-INBRE summer internship provided me with invaluable hands-on research experience and helped me secure a position in a top graduate program."
Michael Chen
West Liberty University • 2023
"Working with my mentor and presenting at the symposium gave me confidence in my research abilities and clarified my career path in biomedical sciences."
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Questions?
Dr. Larry Grover, PhD
Summer Program Director
Marshall University