INBRE

The Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Program was designed to provide the faculty and students in Idaho who have an interest in biomedical research with the opportunity to pursue that goal in the state. INBRE was awarded $16.1 million from the National Institutes of Health to expand the network and enhance opportunities in science for faculty and students at the colleges and universities throughout Idaho.   The National Institute of Health Grant is administered by the University of Idaho and BYU-Idaho is a participating member.  More information about INBRE can be found at http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/inbre/

INBRE Internships

The INBRE program offers two types of Internships for students at BYU-Idaho:

1. Statewide Idaho INBRE Fellowship Program

The statewide Idaho INBRE Summer Fellowship program administered through the University of Idaho.  This program offers 10 week Internships in labs at Idaho State University, Boise State University, University of Idaho, and Northwest Nazarene University.  A Stipend of $5000 is awarded to successful applicants.  Applicants compete with a pool of students throughout the state.  The deadline for this program is February 1, 2008.  An application is provided in the link below.  Check with Bro. Christenson or Kelson in the Biology Dept for hints on preparing a competitive application.

Statewide Fellowship Program Application (link)

2. BYU-Idaho INBRE Internship Program

This summer, the BYU-Idaho INBRE Program is offering a 10-week opportunity for students interested in scientific research.  Undergraduate students from BYU-Idaho will compete for internship positions at Idaho State University, Boise State University, University of Idaho, and the Boise VA Hospital.  The winning students will receive $3000 to perform full-time research for ten weeks in a biomedical research lab.  Applicants compete with a pool of students from BYU-Idaho.  Selection criteria differs somewhat from the Statewide fellowship program.  Applications for the summer Term are due by 5:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2008 in the BYU-Idaho Biology Dept. office.

Additional Internships on a limited basis are available for the Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 semesters.  Deadlines for these semesters are June 7, 2008 and Nov 7, 2008 respectively. 

Applications are available at the link below

BYU-I Internship Application (link)

If you have any questions about either program please contact Bro. Christenson at  christensons@byui.edu or 496-3001.