Students spend a 10-12 week period as part of a research team after selecting an area of interest. Undergrad research opportunities are available at Mountain Lake Biological Station , Virginia. Qualified students are matched with visiting scientists for 10 weeks of advanced, independent research on a project of the student's own design. Stipend and room and board included. MBG Summer Internship program allows students to participate in research addressing some of the fundamental problems in molecular biology and genetics.
Participants receive a stipend, room and board, and travel expenses.
Students who have completed their junior or senior year may apply, and Minority Fellowships are also available. This is a 12-week program with a stipend and discounted housing. Students carry out independent research projects of their own design under the guidance of a mentor scientist. Ten juniors or seniors are selected each year for the University of Michigan Biological Station's 8-week REU program. The program is designed to provide hands on experience with all phases of research, and pays a stipend as well as room and board.