There are a variety of summer opportunities available for students. Programs are hosted by colleges and universities around the United States and the world and provide an intensive research experience on a particular topic within a scholarly discipline. For undergraduates planning to attend graduate or professional school after MSU, summer research offers an opportunity to expand your professional network and gain experience in an area of interest. GHI is working with professionals in Mérida, Mexico, and Trujillo, Peru, to give undergrad students first-hand research experience, and grad students to co-conduct research on infectious diseases and produce their papers with the support of Mexican-recognized institutions.
Interest in research? Participate in our programs and contact us to develop a research component of your interest.
Abstract submissions are open for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Student Osteopathic Medical Association's (SOMA) 2026 OMED Virtual Poster Session & Student Competition. The virtual conference, taking place on October 23, 2026, is a great opportunity for students and experienced researchers alike to showcase their work on a national stage and create networking opportunities. Approved abstracts will also be published online in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Abstracts must be clinical, basic science, health services, public health, or international health studies, falling into one of the following recognized AOA categories:
Osteopathic physicians, faculty, medical students and individuals practicing in scientific or public health research are eligible to submit abstracts. Abstracts are due on June 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST.