Davidson Research Network

The primary goal of the Davidson Research Network (DRN) is to provide an off-campus summer research experience of approximately eight weeks for Davidson students who plan to pursue a career in the health sciences.

Top student applicants will receive fellowships for summer 2024. If you are an international student, please contact Dr. Mary Muchane to learn about the possibility of supporting your DRN with a grant from the Alvarez Guarantee Fund.

A particular aspect of the DRN is the ability to pick a research experience at a location where the Davidson student may be interested in applying to graduate school. This allows the student to evaluate the institution and develop contacts for future recommendations should they apply to graduate school in that area. DRN sites are available across the country and include the following disciplines: Oncology, Infectious Disease, Psychiatry, Immunology, Pathology, Airway Disease, Neonatology, Neuroscience, Dermatology, Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, HIV Immunity and Prevention, Orthopedics, Substance Abuse, Biomedical Engineering, and Healthcare Policy.

Detailed Information For the 2023-2024 Sites

Competitive stipends of $5,000 are available to support this training.

The research internship with Dr. Clyde Wright at the University of Colorado is through the University of Colorado Graduate Experiences for Multicultural Students (GEMS) program. This program focuses on underrepresented minority or first-generation college students. There is a separate GEMS application which is submitted after the student is selected by the DRN program.

Deadline:  Friday, October 20, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.

Review Committee: Student Study and Research and independent investigators

Contact: Dr. Mary Muchane, Assistant Dean for Research Development & Director of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Apply: Apply using the 2023-2024 application. If you have questions please contact Julia Lisuzzo, Assistant Director and Post-Award Manager OSP