Center for Zoonoses Research at the University of Illinois
Veterinary Student Summer Training Program
Application Process
To be eligible for application, students must:
• Be enrolled in veterinary school at the time of application period
• Have completed one semester (for first year students) or one year (for second year students) towards the DVM degree
• Hold a DVM cumulative grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 (for second year students) or;
• Hold an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 (for first year students)
• Have an interest in following a career in research
Visit our applicant FAQ page
Submitting Your Application
Applicants must submit:
1. Applicant must submit preliminary application found here.
2. A one-page letter of application that describes the candidates current research interests and long-term research and career goals. Visit the Meet Our Mentors page to view possible research project matches.
3. A curriculum vitae or resume.
4. An OFFICIAL copy of both undergraduate and professional school grades.
5. Two letters of recommendation; preferably one from a CVM faculty member/instructor and one from an employer/research mentor/volunteer coordinator who can specifically address the candidate’s suitability for research experience.
- Items 2-3 must be e-mailed to czr@cvm.uiuc.edu no later than February 1, 2008.
- Items 4-5 must be mailed or delivered to the address below no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 1, 2008:
Marcia Hayes, Office of Research, 3505 VMBSB, CVM, 
2001 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217-333-4291
E-mail: czr@cvm.uiuc.edu
About the Selection Process:
• All applications will be reviewed by the CZR Scientific Steering Committee
• Grades (both undergraduate and DVM), combined with CVs/resumes, letters of application and letters of recommendation will be taken into account in the review process.
• Applicants will be notified by e-mail beginning February 15, 2008
Student-Mentor Matching
• As indicated above, students are encouraged to review CZR faculty research areas on the web and identify faculty they are interested in working with.
• While it is NOT a requirement for admission into the training program, students are welcome to contact CZR faculty members directly to discuss a potential mentorship.
Meet your Mentor - January 17, 2008 room 2271C 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The CZR Summer Training Program is co-sponsored by Merck-Merial, The National Institute of Health National Center for Research Resources and The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
Non-Illinois veterinary students are encouraged to apply.