VISN 17 Center of Excellence
VA-CERP Internship
The VA Center of Excellence Research Program (VA-CERP) is a two-semester research internship for students entering their Junior or Senior years at Baylor University or Tarleton State University. The program is designed to help students gain research experience in a clinical research setting and prepare for graduate school, medical school, or post-baccalaureate careers. The internship class begins in the Fall semester and requires a 10-hour per week commitment, of which eight hours are spent gaining hands-on research experience, one hour is dedicated to attending didactic trainings, and another hour is devoted to reading and writing activities.
Duties
Past students have assisted with the following activities:
- Data entry
- Screening study participants
- Reviewing research articles
- Observing diagnostic assessments
- Assisting with grant applications
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled at Baylor University of Tarleton State University. Applicants should apply through their university's application portal.
For questions about this training program, please contact Dr. Laura Zambrano-Vazquez at laura.zambrano-vazquez@va.gov
