Vanderbilt Internship in Biophotonics for Emerging Scholars (VIBES) 2025
The Vanderbilt Biophotonics Center (VBC) is launching its third summer research program in May 2025 and will be bringing undergraduate emerging scholars to campus to work closely with VBC faculty on biophotonics-related research projects. The paid 10-week internship program will provide undergraduates with the opportunity to have first-hand research experience in a laboratory or clinical setting.
The application for VIBES 2025 program will go live October 15th .
Click here to learn more about program alumni and prior projects.
Overview
- 10 weeks
- $5,000 stipend, with on-campus housing provided
- Hands-on research experience on a biophotonics-related project
Note: The link shows past project examples. The faculty will assign the project(s) to the student based on skill set and available grants.
- Work with a diverse array of faculty supervisors, graduate students, and other undergraduate students
- Learn more about various post-graduate and career options, including graduate school at Vanderbilt
- Engage in social activities and weekly professional development workshops
- Explore the field of biophotonics and the city of Nashville
Timeline
- February 1st, 2025 -- Student Application Deadline (Those applying before January 15th will receive priority)
- February 15th, 2025 -- Notice of Acceptance/Rejection
- March 1st, 2025 -- Deadline to Accept Spot in Program
- May 27th, 2025 -- Program Start Date
- August 1st, 2025 -- Program End Date
Application Instructions
In order to be considered for VIBES 2025, please fill out the application after it opens on October 15th, 2024, before the deadline of 5:00 PM CST on February 1st, 2025.
Applicants will be asked to upload their unofficial transcript, resume/CV, and a 1-page personal statement with their application. VIBES also requires 2 recommendations with a third being optional. Instructions for recommendation submission can be found in the application
If you have any further issues, concerns, questions, or inquiries, please direct them to Shawn Boggs (Program Coordinator), who can be reached at vbc@vanderbilt.edu. Please use the following subject line: Question(s) regarding VIBES 2025.
Application priority deadline: January 15, 2025
Application deadline: February 1st, 2025
Program dates for 2025: May 27th, 2025 - August 1st, 2025