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Island Veterinary Scholars Program (IVSP)

Interested in learning more about research but don’t have much (or any) research experience? You can advance your skills in veterinary research methodology at St. George’s University through the Island…

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  • Last Updated: 02/2025
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About Course

The IVSP is a summer research program ideal for for 1st and 2nd year veterinary students with little or no research experience. Paired with a skilled mentor, you will be encouraged to develop independent research skills and collaborate with fellow researchers and students. With support from your mentor, you’ll complete your research project within the 10-week summer program for presentation at the 2025 Veterinary Scholars Symposium, which will be hosted by the University of Minnesota, August 8-10th, 2025, and at the SGU Research Day. Additionally, through seminars, workshops, and field trips, you’ll gain insights into the best practices driving contemporary research.

Features:

  • Research experience with skilled mentors
  • Field trips, workshops, poster presentations and other extracurricular activities
  • A stipend for each IVSP scholar and travel expenses to attend the Veterinary Student Symposium (VVS)

Course Content

Course Fees & Enrolment

  • Get in touch today to book a short credibility interview, secure your place in the next available intake, and start your journey towards success! During the interview, we’ll discuss your suitability for the programme. If you don’t yet have an accepted English test result, the DMU English Test is available to all enrolled MKNCC Global students free of charge.
  • Contact our team today to arrange your interview and English test booking!

Awarding institution

Almost 50 Years of Higher Education Learning on the Island of Grenada

St. George’s University, founded in 1976, has grown into an international hub of education on Grenada, welcoming students from 140 countries to its True Blue campus. The University programs are accredited and approved by many governing authorities, and SGU is affiliated with educational institutions worldwide, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands and Ireland.

St. George’s University holds to these truths: Our highest purpose is education and there is no better education than one that is truly international. We are committed to developing the intellectual capacity, creativity, and professionalism of our students, immersing them in the rich diversity of human experience and aspiration. As a result, they are prepared to shape the future of our world while adding to the knowledge base of humankind.

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MKNCC-Global - Island Veterinary Scholars Program
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  • Course: Island Veterinary Scholars Program (IVSP)
  • Course levelAll Levels
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  • Study mode: Study centre
  • Course duration: months
  • Country: ""
  • Awarding institution: St. George University

Entry Requirements

  • For a student to be considered for the IVSP scholar stipend, co-funded by Boehringer Ingelheim:
  • • Applicants must be active veterinary students at SGU or a non-host veterinary institution.
  • • Applicants must be in the first or second year of their veterinary program (SGUSVM: Term 1-4 during Spring Term 2024).
  • • Applicants must NOT have a master of science degree (MSc) or a PhD, nor be in an MSc or PhD program. Scholars may have a master in public health or be in an MPH program.
  • • Applicants must able to fulfill all IVSP requirements, including being present at SGUSVM for all scheduled IVSP events, actively participating in mentored research during the designated summer research time, and constructing and presenting a poster for the SGU Research Day and the Boehringer Ingelheim/NIH Veterinary Student Symposium.
  • • Applicants must have strong undergraduate and professional academic records.
  • • Applicants with little to no research experience will be given preference.