The Bioscience Program provides University of Utah undergraduates with the opportunity to do research under the mentorship of University faculty and to become acquainted with students who have similar interests. Since mentors can hold appointments in many different departments, students have the option of working in diverse fields, including biomedical science, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, genetics, physiology, morphology, ecology, and evolution. The close faculty and peer interactions afforded participants, along with the practical research experience, enable students to make informed career choices and is invaluable preparation for graduate study. Students in the two-year Training Program take special laboratory and seminar courses, and are placed in research laboratories of faculty from Biology and departments housed at the Medical School. The research experience and the individual attention can last throughout the undergraduate career.
Students can receive additional support if chosen as teaching assistants.
While selection is based on scholastic record and career plans, each individual's application is evaluated for its unique aspects. Twenty awards are available. Advanced undergraduate researchers can apply for financial support through the MiniGrant Program . After a competitive grant application, awards are made that provide hourly wages. The student must be currently engaged in a research project and be a full-time student majoring in biology.