Funding Opportunities

The Mississippi INBRE Summer Research Scholars Program provides a nine-week summer research internships for Mississippi undergraduate students. Scholars receive hands-on research experience in a variety of scientific disciplines. Scholars will spend the summer conducting research with a preceptor at The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi INBRE Scholars Program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates to gain research experience that enhances their competitiveness for graduate programs, post-baccalaureate education, and their careers. Eligibility Requirements Research Scholars Undergraduate Classification Current Enrollment at a Qualifying Mississippi Higher Education Institution U.S. Citizenship Mississippi Residency Must be 18 Years of Age or Older Completion of Two Science Courses with a Lab Component by Program Start All Scholars are required to be undergraduate students over the age of 18, Mississippi residents and U.S. citizens. In addition, students should be currently enrolled at a qualifying higher education institution based in Mississippi. See the full list of eligible institutions below. Students who will have passed two science courses with a lab component or have completed 30 credit hours by the end of the spring semester prior to the start of the program are eligible to apply. Graduate students are not eligible to apply. Seniors are eligible to apply if they are graduating after the program ends. Applications from students who do not fit these requirements will not be considered for funding.