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CBTS Summer Research Institute for Biothreat Defense: Info session video, application link

Student research opportunity in biothreat defense

The biothreat defense program of the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense, CBTS, Summer Research Institute is a paid opportunity for developing hands-on technical skills and conducting research to help provide solutions to agricultural biodefense problems related to the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS.

This 10-week paid internship program is for promising junior and senior undergraduate majors in science, technology engineering and mathematics, STEM. It includes:

  • Hands-on laboratory work with faculty mentors
  • Guest lectures
  • Professional development and field trips
  • Engagement with DHS

Program dates

May 30 – Aug. 4, 2023

Two locations

The program takes place primarily at Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station, with travel to the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.

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Video: CBTS Summer Research Institute for Biothreat Defense info Session

Recorded March 23, 2023

Download the PDF slideshow for the info session.

Download info session slideshow PDF

Application

Are you ready to apply for the CBTS Summer Research Institute for Biothreat Defense? Click the button below to go to the application form in Qualtrics.

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Questions?

Click the button below to learn more about the CBTS Summer Research Institute.

CBTS Summer Research Institute Homepage

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