The Department of Biological Sciences will host a Summer Research Program in 2023. The 10-week program will run from May to August, with a one-week break over the month of July.

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Students will develop a deeper understanding of the pace, demands, and thrill of scientific research through independent projects, guided by faculty mentors. Participating faculty mentors can be found under the Summer Research Mentors tab.

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Research areas include: microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, neurobiology, invertebrate/vertebrate physiology, and ecology.

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Students in the SRP:

• Develop essential written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in group lab meetings and weekly meetings with program mentors.
• Engage in workshops on research ethics and graduate school admission.
• Enjoy a variety of social activities including frequent socials, a picnic by Lake Michigan, and a Brewers game.
• Participation in the Summer Research Program is a full-time obligation. Students may not enroll in classes or hold outside employment during the program.

• Applicants should have completed their sophomore or junior year by the start of the program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students who graduate before December are not eligible.

Minimum course requirements:

• Two semesters of biology courses
• General chemistry with laboratories
• One semester of calculus, one semester of organic chemistry, and additional advanced coursework in biology are preferred but not required.