Those applicants with prior research experience and who express an interest in working with a particular faculty member are given special consideration. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty to obtain more information. Successful candidates are encouraged to visit Ohio University to talk with any of the faculty, examine the facilities, and explore the rich environment of Ohio University and the surrounding community of Athens. The deadline for applications is January 15. This program is specifically tailored for Phase II medical students who are interested in basic biomedical research.
Students choose a research project and work with a faculty mentor for ten weeks over the summer.
In addition to hands-on research experience, students attend weekly seminars and present their findings in poster format at the end of the summer. The Student Enhancement Awards are sponsored by the Ohio University Council for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. This program assists undergraduate , graduate , and medical students , under the guidance of a faculty mentor, by providing funds for research and presentation of their research at professional conferences. The funds can be applied to research related travel, materials, or supplies. One program, sponsored by the College of Osteopathic Medicine, provides an opportunity for prospective medical student applicants to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.