Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program

The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program began in 2015 with the awarding of SC INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence)’s Cycle III five-year grant renewal. Managed from Furman University, the SC RET program enables teachers to engage in a 6-week immensive research experiences at an institution in their local area. These experiences (the first for many SC teachers) expose teachers to modern research methods and allow them to link their research activities to classroom activities designed to increase their students’ knowledge and awareness of science. Teachers are directed in carrying out unique, individualized research projects resulting in scientific presentation at the SC INBRE Science Symposium and/or SC EPSCoR Annual Meeting.

This program represents a full time commitment (35-40 hours/week) and provides financial support to participants, as well as a supplies budget to translate summer experiences into deliverables during the participant’s academic year instruction.

Teachers who participate in RET program present their research during the poster sessions s at SC INBRE’s annual Science Symposium.

To learn more about this program or for more information including applications, listings of research projects and potential mentors, please contact: John Kaup, PhD, SC RET Coordinator, (864) 294-3773, email

Visit RET Program website, coordinated by Furman University.