Are you a UNL student interested in a research career in the biomedical sciences? Apply to be an INBRE scholar and participate in a two-year NIH-Funded Research Program, including a summer research experience at UNMC or Creighton University.
Eligibility
- Career interest in biomedical research -- The program is not recruiting students whose primary interest is pursuing a medical profession (e.g., a medical degree).
- Intention to remain at UNL for the duration of the two year program (i.e., current sophomores on a four-year degree plan or current juniors on a five-year degree plan).
Program Components
- First summer:
- Conduct full-time research for 10 weeks at UNMC or Creighton
- Attend weekly research and career development workshops
- Present at INBRE conference in Nebraska City
- First academic year:
- Conduct research for 10 hours per week in a UNL lab
- Attend monthly book clubs and networking events
- Present at Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting
- Second summer:
- Continue full-time research for 10 weeks in a UNL lab
- Present at INBRE conference in Nebraska City
- Second academic year:
- Conduct research for 10 hours per week in a UNL lab
- Attend monthly book clubs and networking events
- Present at Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting
Benefits
- Two full years (including summers) of research funding
- Year 1 - $4,000 + housing for summer; $4,000 for academic year; $1,500 for research supplies
- Year 2 - $4,500 + housing for summer; $4,000 for academic year; $1,500 for research supplies
- Research experience in Omaha or Lincoln in the first summer and opportunity to continue projects through graduation
How to Apply
Submit the following to Dr. Brian Couch, bcouch2@unl.edu, by December 23, 2024:
- Submit an INBRE Application in pdf format
- Statement of research interest and career goals
- One letter of support (references need to email Dr. Couch directly)
Successful applicants will be contacted by email for interviews.
Contacts
Dr. Brian Couch
bcouch2@unl.edu
Dr. Angie Pannier
apannier2@unl.edu
Due December 23rd, 2024
Send to bcouch2@unl.edu
Current INBRE Scholars
~ 2024 Scholars ~
Liz Andersen (Dr. Amanda Ramer-Tait’s Lab, Department of Food Science & Technology)
Michael Macabobby (Dr. Oleh Khalimonchuk’s Lab, Department of Biochemistry)
Max Carlson (Dr. Angie Pannier, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Charleigh Schonlau (Dr. Greg Bashford, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
~ 2023 Scholars ~
Josh Gilbert (Dr. Clay Cressler’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Minjae Song (Dr. Mike Herman’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Brigid Toomey (Dr. Audrey Atkin’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Shyanne Urbin (Dr. Audrey Atkin’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Kai Waddell (Dr. Lindsey Crawford’s Lab, Department of Biochemistry)
Former INBRE Scholars
~ 2022 Scholars ~
Henry Drvol (Dr. Trey Andrews’ Lab, Department of Psychology)
Amber Gadeken (Dr. Eric Weaver’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Hope Hixson (Dr. Hideaki Moriyama’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Furqan Mahdi (Dr. Rebecca Wachs’ Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Keegan Nitsch (Dr. Ravi Saraf’s Lab, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)
~ 2021 Scholars ~
Sarah Altman (Dr. Greg Bashford’s Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Marusha Ather (Dr. Angie Pannier’s Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Ronit Gandhi (Dr. Tomáš Helikar’s Lab, Department of Biochemistry)
Jordan Rasmussen (Dr. Luwen Zhang’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
~ 2020 Scholars ~
Alvaro Moreno Lozano (Dr. Rebecca Wachs’ Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Aime Nishimwe (Dr. James Schnable’s Lab, Department of Agronomy)
Phoebe Peña (Dr. Peter Angeletti’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Kevin Rice (Dr. Clay Cressler’s Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
~ 2019 Scholars ~
Lily Foley (Dr. Angie Pannier's Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Kai Johnson (Dr. Ken Nickerson's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Delaney Villarreal (Dr. Luwen Zhang's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
~ 2018 Scholars ~
Mika Caplan (Dr. James Wahl's Lab, Department of Oral Biology, UNMC)
Seyedeh Dorsa Motevalli (Dr. Alex Basolo's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Leon Hemstreet (Dr. Chase Pfeifer's Lab, Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital)
Lauren Lesiak (Dr. Jintao Guo's Lab, Department of Chemistry)
~ 2017 Scholars ~
Matt Ballweg (Dr. Deb Brown's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Jessie Hotovy (Dr. Clay Cressler's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
~ 2016 Scholars ~
Alec McCarthy (Dr. Angie Pannier's Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
Mackenzie Strehle (Dr. Alan Christensen's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Tiffany Truong (Dr. Cliff Stains' Lab, Department of Chemistry)
~ 2015 Scholars ~
Jackie Garcia (Dr. Wayne Riekhof's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Kari Heck (Dr. Hideaki Moriyama's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Emily Thrailkill (Dr. Angie Pannier's Lab, Department of Biological Systems Engineering)
~ Graduate Students ~
Daniel Gutzmann (Dr. Audrey Atkin's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Lisa Poppe (Dr. Charles Wood's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Alex Vogel (Dr. Deb Brown's Lab, School of Biological Sciences)
Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is supported by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant.