This is an intensive development program for underrepresented freshmen and sophomores sponsored by the Division of Biological Sciences. In addition to a rigorous academic program, students work in biology, medical or veterinary research laboratories during the freshman and sophomore years and receive first-hand experience with faculty actively involved in research. The goal of this program is to increase the number of students entering graduate study in engineering. This program provides research experience under the direction of a faculty member for upper-division students underrepresented in graduate education. Participants are placed in research opportunities with faculty mentors.
Research projects vary according to the discipline and faculty member.
Faculty participants receive a small stipend and students receive academic credit. Participants receive a stipend, room and board, and five units of independent study credit. A 10-week research course for outstanding undergraduates in basic biology, this program provides a stipend that enables students to work full time on independent, advanced research projects during the summer under faculty mentorship. PUF grants in support of summer research projects are also available. Institute of Transportation Studies Undergraduate Summer Fellowship.