Veterinary Research Training Program for National Defense

TCSVM has been awarded a four year (2006-2010) grant from the U.S. Army Medical Command for veterinary research manpower development for national defense. The goal of this program is to increase the number of veterinarians trained in research generally, and in public health related research for planning and implementation of a response to bioterrorism and in assessment of environmental threats.

Contact person:
MaryAnn Miller
Graduate Program Manager
Email: Maryann_g.miller@tufts.edu
Phone: X8-4376

• Eligibility Requirements
• Eligible Programs
• Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Good academic standing for the TCSVM DVM degree program
2. No record of felony conviction
3. Interest in or willingness to explore military veterinary careers
4. Evidence of leadership ability
5. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
6. Candidates demonstrating a military commitment or prior service will be given preference

NOTE: There is no requirement for students funded through this program to enlist in the military.

Eligible Programs:

The programs eligible for these funds include:

DVM/MS in Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Learn More)
Program Director: Dr. Robert S. Bridges, Ph.D.

The grant will provide funds for the following:

• Tuition for the MS in Comparative Biomedical Sciences
• One year Stipend plus health insurance
• Tuition for half year of DVM program

DVM/MS in Laboratory Animal Medicine (Learn More)
Program Director: Angie Warner, DVM, D.Sc.

The grant will provide funds for the following:

• Tuition for the MS in Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Research-related expenses for 3 months – Stipend and Supplies

DVM/Master of Public Health Offered in conjunction with Tufts University School of Medicine (Learn More)
Program Directors: Anthony Schlaff, MD, MPH, FACPM and Joann Lindenmayer, DVM, MPH

The grant will provide funds for the following:

• Tuition for the Master of Public Health program
• Research-related expenses for 3 months – Stipend and Supplies

Summer Research Training Program (Learn More)
Program Director: M. Sawkat Anwer, DMVH, Ph.D.

The grant will provide funds for the following:

• Stipend for 3 months
• Research supplies

Application Process for Tuition Remission:

Applications should include a letter of interest and the completed application form. Please click on one of the following links:

• Application for DVM/MS-Comparative Biomedical Sciences
• Application for DVM/Master of Public Health
• Application for DVM/MS-Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Application for Summer Research Training Program

Send your completed application form along with your letter of interest to:
MaryAnn Miller, Graduate Program Manager
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Administration Building, Room 110
200 Westboro Rd.
North Grafton, MA 01536

Once selected for support, students are expected to pursue their academic program (DVM and MS or MPH) and remain in good academic standing at TCSVM. During the funding period, they will make themselves available on campus at least once annually, to discuss further and explore careers in the Army Veterinary Corps, the Air Force Environmental Service, and the Uniformed Branch of the U.S. Public Health Service.