Summer Research Training Programs
Overview
Our department hosts two summer research opportunities for students seeking to gain experience in doing research. One program is targeted to undergraduates and focuses on the environmental sciences. The second program has a focus on diabetes and obesity and is open to undergraduates, master's and medical students.
Both programs provide opportunities to work with leading faculty mentors and scientists on impactful research projects. Students will gain practical research experience, develop essential professional skills and have the opportunity to network and present their findings at local symposia.
SURES Program
The department of pharmacology and nutritional sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine offers a research-training program for undergraduates after their sophomore year. This program is specifically for students who are interested in a careers in environmental health sciences.
Diabetes Summer Program
Diabetes and obesity are prevalent health issues in the Commonwealth. The University of Kentucky and the Office of the Vice President for Research are committed to reducing these disparities by enhancing research and training the next generation of biomedical investigators.