Additional Information on Our INBRE Fellowships
(See Undergraduate Applications for general requirements)
The Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a collaborative network of Maine educational and research institutions led by the MDI Biological Laboratory and sponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each student is associated with a specific research project in the biomedical field, where s/he works closely with the faculty, other researchers and students.
INBRE mentors can be viewed on the INBRE website.
- Open to undergraduates enrolled in specific Maine colleges and universities: Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, College of the Atlantic, Southern Maine Community College, UMaine Farmington, UMaine Machias, UMaine Fort Kent, UMaine Presque Isle, and UMaine Honors College.
- Research sites include MDI Biological Laboratory and Northeast scientific research sites across Maine, Delaware, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire
- INBRE fellows receive housing, meal plans, and stipends. Travel is not funded.
Other Funding Sources
Other private funding sources are sometimes available, with various eligibility requirements and award amounts. Outstanding applicants for summer INBRE fellowships may be selected for other available funding awards.
Application Procedure
Online applications require the uploading of student-copy transcripts with fall semester grades, a resume/CV, and answers to several essay questions. Two faculty references are required, which are requested through the online application form. The online application system allows starting, saving for later, logging out, and logging back in to continue editing and augmenting information.
Applications for 2020 are closed. 2021 program applications will open in October.
Notification
Decision notification letters are sent to applicants in late March/early April.
2020 Session Dates
Dates are subject to change.
Arrival: Sunday, May 31†
Student Symposium: Friday August 7 at MDI Biological Laboratory (Family Event)
Departure: Saturday August 8†
†Dates may vary for students placed at institutions other than MDI Biological Laboratory.