Applications for summer 2026 are now open! This is the last year for the program. [Updated 1/04/26]
Application requirements:
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students must be enrolled in a degree granting program with a relevant major and be entering their sophomore year or later. Students should NOT plan on taking any classes or vacations during the research program; these are full-time, 40 hour-per-week positions. Students should anticipate working in indoor and outdoor environments, as this program incorporates both bench-top science and its application in greenhouse and field settings.
The Summer 2026 program will begin on Tuesday, May 26th and end on Friday, July 31st.
Interested students should download and complete the application (Word version at the bottom of this page), following the directions carefully and completely.
Admission will be offered on a rolling basis to qualified applicants. The last date to submit your materials is February 13, 2026. Only completed applications will be considered for fellowships. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents, including the letter of recommendation, are received by the deadline.
Application materials should be emailed to the VT-REEL Program Faculty Director at [email protected] with the subject line: App for Securing Our Food.
Transcripts and other application materials may also be sent via mail to:
Dept. of Biochemistry
c/o Dr. Sasha Marine
208D Engel Hall, 340 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
For questions, please email scmarine@vt.edu or use the Contact form available on this website.
Application requirements:
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students must be enrolled in a degree granting program with a relevant major and be entering their sophomore year or later. Students should NOT plan on taking any classes or vacations during the research program; these are full-time, 40 hour-per-week positions. Students should anticipate working in indoor and outdoor environments, as this program incorporates both bench-top science and its application in greenhouse and field settings.
The Summer 2026 program will begin on Tuesday, May 26th and end on Friday, July 31st.
Interested students should download and complete the application (Word version at the bottom of this page), following the directions carefully and completely.
Admission will be offered on a rolling basis to qualified applicants. The last date to submit your materials is February 13, 2026. Only completed applications will be considered for fellowships. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents, including the letter of recommendation, are received by the deadline.
Application materials should be emailed to the VT-REEL Program Faculty Director at [email protected] with the subject line: App for Securing Our Food.
Transcripts and other application materials may also be sent via mail to:
Dept. of Biochemistry
c/o Dr. Sasha Marine
208D Engel Hall, 340 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
For questions, please email scmarine@vt.edu or use the Contact form available on this website.
