One Health WV is a National Science Foundation funded initiative to recruit recent graduates,
connect them with STEM research mentors, and prepare them for STEM careers in West
Virginia and Central Appalachia.
Our project mentors carry out research that embraces three core One Health themes: Water
Use & Quality; Environmental Contamination; and Biological Correlates of Disease. Mentors are
located at Marshall University, West Virginia State University, and West Virginia University. Ten
recent graduates are being recruited to work with mentors on year-long projects designed to
train them for employment in STEM fields. No previous research experience is necessary.
Mentees in the One Health WV program will receive:
● $32,500 stipend
● Additional research and travel funding, and funding to attend national conferences or
training events
● Mentor support and training in research and lab procedures and equipment
● Opportunities to network with local, state, and federal agencies, industries, and
organizations
● Additional trainings in communications and other professional skills
Position requirements:
● Participants must have a BA/BS in a relevant field before the start of the program
(applicants must apply to the program before or within four years of graduation, with
extensions allowed for family, medical or military leave).
● Individuals accepted into or already participating in graduate programs are not eligible.
● Participants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent resident of the U.S., and
must be appointed for one full year
● Be located at either WVU, MU, or WVSU from Aug. 1, 2024-July 31, 2025.
To apply: Please visit www.onehealthwv.com to find more information on the projects and
mentors of the 2024-25 cohort and submit your application through the NSF ETAP portal link
provided. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2024. Questions can be directed to
Kala Lomnicki (kala.lomnicki@mail.wvu.edu), Project Coordinator