The project must be appropriate work in the biological sciences. It will be based on a final report or written description of the project and on the academic credentials of the project supervisor. The project must be an independent research project. The student takes substantial responsibility for the formulation of a hypothesis, data collection, data analysis and interpretation. In the case of a collaborative effort, the student should have a distinct and identifiable role in the project.
Partial credit is possible for more limited projects.
The student's time investement should be documented, either in the form of a notebook signed by the supervisor or a note from the supervisor. The student should prepare a final written report of the project. The final paper should be evaluated and signed by the project supervisor. The format of the final paper is at the discretion of the project supervisor. The student may not be paid, either during or after, for the work done in the project.