K-INBRE Research Funding
In partnership with the National Institutes of Health, the Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) program is designed to inspire outstanding undergraduate students to pursue careers in biomedical research in the State of Kansas. Scholars are supported by grant position wages with an additional laboratory supply budget allocated to their mentor.
K-INBRE
Finding a K-INBRE Mentor
Undergraduates interested in applying for funding should seek out a faculty mentor in their major or area of interest and in whose lab they can conduct research. The mentor and student will submit the application together.
Potential mentors include research-active faculty members in the following departments:
Semester/Summer Scholars
Support for undergraduate researchers during summer, spring, or fall semesters is provided by these awards. All campuses are eligible to compete for the awards, which can be used for student compensation and/or laboratory research project supplies.
STAR Trainees
The K-INBRE “Star Trainee Program” is designed to identify outstanding prospective biomedical researchers during their junior year in college, and provide financial support during the senior year. This capstone program will support students with extensive research experience (minimum of 3 semesters of research experience). Star Trainees are expected to present their research (poster or oral presentation) at the annual K-INBRE Symposium.
Program Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in undergraduate research or independent study during the semester(s) of support in either BIOL 499, CHEM 690, BIOL/CHEM 669, or BME 590. Students do not have to be enrolled when applying and can enroll once the award is made.
- Scholars are expected to participate and present their research at:
- The annual K-INBRE Symposium held each January.
- The annual Wichita State URCAF held each April.
- Scholar/mentor luncheons held on campus each semester.
