Application Format

Applicants will submit an application that includes the following: 

1. Personal Statement (1-2 paragraphs)

   • Description of the applicant's interest in either a research career or a biomedical profession. The applicant should detail how past, present, and future research experience will help them achieve and advance their career goals.

   • Applicants are invited to meet with potential mentors whose research they find most interesting. A description of the meeting with potential mentors should be included in the personal statement along with a description of how their role on a research team aligns with their interests and career goals.  A list of potential mentors can be found here: SD INBRE Mentors

2. Location for Student Research Program opportunity, including mentor (3 choices)

   • Applicants will indicate where research will be performed and the mentor that will oversee the research.

   • If more than one mentor is being considered, the applicant will list up to 3 mentor choices.

   • List of available mentors: SD INBRE Mentors

3. Anticipated year of graduation

   • Rising juniors (rising third-year students) and rising seniors (rising fourth-year students) have a high priority than rising sophomores (rising second-year students).

4. GPA

   • A GPA above a 3.0 is required for participation in the Student Research Program.

5. Mentor letter 

   • All applications must include a letter from the potential mentor(s) indicating both availability and interest in hosting a SRP fellow.

6. Compensation for Research

   • Students should provide their estimated number of hours per week in the lab.