SMARTS Veterinary Student Research Fellowships

 

Veterinary Student Research Fellowships Sponsor Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Deadline Date 26-Feb-2025 Funding 16,000.00 USD Program Information View Details Contact Name Nikki Dutta Contact Telephone 202-624-0700 Contact Email ndutta@foundationfar.org Sponsor Website https://foundationfar.org/ Program URL View Details Deadline Dates (ALL) 26-Feb-2025 Synopsis To support the development of future veterinary researchers, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) established the FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship (FFAR Vet Fellows) in 2018. This year, the fellowship features several updates to expand its scope, eligibility and impact. The program is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort. Veterinary research is critical to solving challenges affecting nutritional security, environmental sustainability and public health. However, most fellowships available to veterinary students are limited to traditional biomedical research, with limited opportunity to conduct research outside that scope. To ensure students are aware of the numerous opportunities for veterinarians, FFAR and AAVMC established the FFAR Vet Fellows to support veterinary student research ranging from climate change to pandemic prevention. The fellowship prepares fellows for multi-faceted careers in science and public service. The fellows complete their research with a qualified mentor at an AAVMC member institution and present their findings at the annual Veterinary Scholars Symposium. The project runs from Summer 2025 - August 2026.