The focus of the programs is 10 weeks of full-time laboratory or field research under the direction of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor. Over 1,500 faculty in basic and applied sciences and engineering disciplines are potential mentors for approximately 200 undergraduates in these programs. Most programs require that students have completed two years of basic college-level course work with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Participants prepare professional-quality posters, research papers or oral presentations to report research results. Housing is available in campus residence halls with ready access to computer laboratories, libraries, and recreational facilities.
Some programs have additional funds for housing and travel expenses.
These dates are tentative.