One Health WV is a National Science Foundation funded initiative to recruit recent graduates,
\nconnect them with STEM research mentors, and prepare them for STEM careers in West
\nVirginia and Central Appalachia.<\/p>\n
Our project mentors carry out research that embraces three core One Health themes: Water
\nUse & Quality; Environmental Contamination; and Biological Correlates of Disease. Mentors are
\nlocated at Marshall University, West Virginia State University, and West Virginia University. Ten
\nrecent graduates are being recruited to work with mentors on year-long projects designed to
\ntrain them for employment in STEM fields. No previous research experience is necessary.
\nMentees in the One Health WV program will receive:<\/p>\n
\u25cf $32,500 stipend
\n\u25cf Additional research and travel funding, and funding to attend national conferences or
\ntraining events
\n\u25cf Mentor support and training in research and lab procedures and equipment
\n\u25cf Opportunities to network with local, state, and federal agencies, industries, and
\norganizations
\n\u25cf Additional trainings in communications and other professional skills
\nPosition requirements:
\n\u25cf Participants must have a BA\/BS in a relevant field before the start of the program
\n(applicants must apply to the program before or within four years of graduation, with
\nextensions allowed for family, medical or military leave).
\n\u25cf Individuals accepted into or already participating in graduate programs are not eligible.
\n\u25cf Participants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent resident of the U.S., and
\nmust be appointed for one full year
\n\u25cf Be located at either WVU, MU, or WVSU from Aug. 1, 2024-July 31, 2025.<\/p>\n
To apply: Please visit www.onehealthwv.com<\/a> to find more information on the projects and
\nmentors of the 2024-25 cohort and submit your application through the NSF ETAP portal link
\nprovided. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024. Questions can be directed to
\nKala Lomnicki (kala.lomnicki@mail.wvu.edu<\/a>), Project Coordinator<\/p>\n