Fwd: One Health West Virginia Paid Research Opportunity for 2026 Graduates

[Jessica Kleiss]

For graduating seniors -- a funded MS program at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health in Appalachia .

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From: Brayden Hornsby <brayden...@mail.wvu.edu>
Date: Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Subject: One Health West Virginia Paid Research Opportunity for 2026 Graduates
To: Brayden Hornsby <brayden...@mail.wvu.edu>

Good morning,

Please consider sharing this opportunity with your upcoming graduates. We are currently recruiting participants for the 2026-2027 cohort of One Health West Virginia, a paid research and mentorship program for recent BA/BS graduates interesting in gaining hands-on STEM experience.

My name is Brayden Hornsby, and I serve as the Project Coordinator for One Health WV. Our National Science Foundation-funded initiative prepares recent graduates for careers at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health while strengthening the STEM workforce in West Virginia and Central Appalachia.

About the Program

One Health WV connects participants with faculty mentors at West Virginia University, Marshall University and West Virginia State University to complete year-long research projects aligned with three core themes:

• Water Use & Quality
• Environmental Contamination
• Biological Correlates of Disease

No prior research experience is required, just an interest in STEM and professional growth.

Participant Benefits

• $32,500 annual stipend
• Additional research, travel and conference funding
• One-on-one mentorship and laboratory training
• Networking with local, state, and federal agencies and industry professionals
• Professional development in communication and career skills

Eligibility Requirements

• Must earn a BA/BS in a relevant field before the program start
• Must apply before or within four years of graduation (extensions allowed for family, medical or military leave)
• Cannot be enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
• Must commit to the full program period:  August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, located at WVU, MU or WVSU

How to Apply

Visit www.onehealthwv.com to explore mentor projects and access the NSF ETAP application portal. Application review will begin March 16, 2026. 

I would be happy to provide additional information or answer any questions. Thank you for helping us connect emerging graduates with this unique opportunity.

Brayden Hornsby Project Coordinator Research and Mentoring Program One Health WV West Virginia University