About the Linda F. Hayward Florida Veterinary Scholars Program
Summer 2023

The Linda F. Hayward Florida Veterinary Scholars Program (previously the Florida Veterinary Scholars Program) provides an opportunity for veterinary students to engage in hypothesis-driven research over a 10-12 week period. For UF students, this happens between the 1st and 2nd years.  The mission is to expose veterinary students to career opportunities in biomedical research.  This may include Industry (drug development, testing, marketing), Government (CDC, NIH, USDA) and Academia-based paths.

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Apply now for the 2024 symposium! See links and due dates below.

Program Dates: May 27 – August 2, 2024
National Symposium: August 8-10, 2024

This year’s faculty mentors and their research interests:

More projects coming!


2024 Program Director:

2023 FVSP Board Members:


With thanks to our sponsors:

2022 Highlights

Faculty mentors and their students participate in the poster session in our Banfield seminar room.
Faculty mentors and their students participate in the poster session in our Banfield seminar room.

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