A. Invitations are issued directly to the presidents or chancellors of eligible institutions. HHMI publishes the list of invited institutions in its report Grants for Science Education . There is an undergraduate program competition in 2000. Invitations were issued in spring of 1999. You can search or browse for a specific topic, such as interactive science education or neuroscience by clicking Search for Science Opportunities .
Some grantees provide support for undergraduates from other institutions.
A. Search for Science Opportunities provides detailed information, including eligibility requirements, on student research opportunities at undergraduate grantee institutions. Undergraduate grants are made directly to institutions, which then select students to receive support to participate in laboratory research. Generally, these institutions award opportunities to their students on a competitive basis. HHMI does not provide direct, individual scholarships to undergraduates. The Program Profiles also describe student research opportunities in detail.