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Application Process

Applications consist of:

  • Essay
    • summary of research goals
    • motivation for application
    • statement of how participation in the program will help you attain your goals
  • Research interest (choose from available research projects and mentors here or Purdue's areas of research emphasis)
  • Summary of lab experience, if any (experience not required)
  • CV or resume
  • Copy of unofficial transcript

Letters of recommendation are not needed.

*Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident*

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Veterinary Student Application

Undergraduate Student Application

Even if you have no interest in research, it is so beneficial to explore and interact with others! Listening to established veterinary researchers and other students is a transformative experience that will impact you and strengthen your work as a veterinarian and as a person in general!

Veterinary Scholar Participant

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