What if I have to leave the internship before it is over?
Any awards for projects less than 9 weeks will be pro-rated, or money will be deducted based on the amount of time you missed of your internship.
Is tax already taken out of the awards for Mississippi INBRE Research Scholars and Health Scholars?
This award is subject to income tax regulations. You will receive a 1099 tax form early the following year for reporting purposes.
How much should I set aside to attend the meetings that are required of me?
The funds to attend required meetings are part of your internship award. Mississippi INBRE will not be of further financial assistance for attendance of these meetings. Usually $250 to $300 is a sufficient amount to set aside to attend required meetings, but may vary depending on your particular travel and lodging arrangements.
What happens if I don’t get along with my mentor?
Although very rare, occasionally a student and their mentor have personality conflicts that make a productive relationship difficult. Even if this should happen to you, you should respectfully talk to your mentor to try to solve the problem. In nearly every case, the problem is a lack of communication. This is also an opportunity to [...]
For the lab-based Research Scholars program, what if I have to work with a graduate student instead of my mentor?
In many research labs, mentors utilize their graduate students to train new students (both undergraduate and graduate) in research. Working with a graduate student should in no way impede your project and is a very common practice.
What information should I include in my narrative?
The personal narrative should include information about the student applying, academic and career goals, how participating in the Research Scholars Program will help the student’s career goals, past research experience, and any other information that would be useful during the selection process. The narrative should be no more than 1 ½ pages. For more information [...]
How will I know if you received my application on time?
Once you click submit on the application, your confirmation will be shown at the top of the webpage. If your application lacks a key element, you will be informed and asked to submit the missing items by the deadline. Please note: email is the primary form of communication from our office. Please be sure to [...]
When will I know if I will be awarded a Mississippi INBRE Scholar Award?
Applications will be reviewed at the beginning of February, and notifications will be sent out in early March. All applicants, regardless of award status, will be notified via email. Students who are awarded the internship will be required to complete an email acceptance form and a W-9 form that is to be signed and returned [...]