Program Overview

Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN) Undergraduate Research Exchange Opportunity

The Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN) was formed to support regional collaborations focused on common scientific themes. Opportunities exist for undergraduate students from the region to participate in transformative research experiences in the RAIN states. Individual INBRE programs within RAIN host expertise-specific student programs, such as lab internships, workshops, and summer camps.

Program Overview

Students from RAIN states (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming) interested in working in Nevada may apply for a 2026 RAIN Undergraduate Research Exchange Opportunity at the University of Nevada, Reno or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Nevada INBRE program is offering a 10-week fellowship for students interested in biomedical research. In addition to doing guided research, students will attend training and seminar presentations and attend an annual summer research symposium to present their work in a professional setting.

Award Details

RAIN Undergraduate Research Exchange Opportunity awards pay up to $7,200. This award is paid out as a summer student worker salary, and participating mentors will receive $1,000 to defray the cost of lab supplies.

Income Considerations

Acceptance of this award may impact a student's income level to a degree that could affect eligibility for student loans, and other scholarship/fellowship opportunities. If an applicant has any concerns in this area, it is the student's duty to consult with a campus financial aid advisor.

Program Dates

• Participants will join the Nevada INBRE Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) cohort June 1, 2026 - Aug. 7, 2026, but dates can be revised dependent on the home institution's academic calendar.
• Undergraduate research poster session dates: Aug. 2026 (exact date to be announced)

Application Requirements

• Once you begin the online application, you can save it and go back to it to add information.
• You will need the name and email for your reference. The application will automatically send them a link to the reference form to fill out.
  • All references need to be submitted directly by the reference by the application deadline.
• Before you begin, you must have your personal statement and unofficial transcript in a single PDF format to upload.
• The review committee may contact you for a virtual interview before acceptance and lab placement.

Personal Statement

The personal statement should be no longer than 2 pages, 12pt font, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman or Arial, and double-spaced. Your personal statement should:

• Describe your educational journey (you may include some personal accomplishments or setbacks, fun facts, or hobbies too!)
• Describe your research background thus far, and also include what your research interests are and why
• Describe any expectations you may have about this program, and the type of experience you hope to gain by the end of the program

Upload Requirements

If you are selected for this award, you will be matched with an appropriate faculty mentor for a lab experience. Please attach your unofficial transcript to your personal statement and upload a single PDF.