BRUSH SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and Michigan State University (MSU) are sponsoring the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program at MSU for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in the biomedical sciences and research-related careers.
The goal of the BRUSH Program is to provide hands-on research exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities. This program is open to all and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Program dates are May 18 to July 31, 2026. Applications for the 2026 program are due February 2, 2026. Undergraduate students earn a stipend of approximately $5,700 (reported as taxable income) and are provided room and board at MSU Residential Facilities, for a total compensation package of approximately $9,600. See the below tiles or tabs at the left for more information.
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