Undergraduate Research Opportunity
Excellence in Research is a life-changing experience that allows you to apply what you’ve learned in your undergraduate courses to “real life” problems that threaten our world. You will work at the cutting edge, using state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, with some of the best scientists in the nation. This capstone project is the culmination of your years at UCI, and for many students will determine their career direction for years to come.
~ Raju Metherate, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education
Participation in the Excellence in Research Program is among the highest academic achievements for UC Irvine undergraduates.
Why Participate?
The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences believes that successful participation in creative research is one of the highest academic goals undergraduates can attain. Students enrolled in Undergraduate Research, Bio Sci 199, and who meet eligibility requirements have an opportunity to present their scientific data to the academic community at the Undergraduate Research Symposium by participating in the Excellence in Research Program.
Those who successfully complete the program are awarded the “Excellence in Research” designation, and their papers are published in the Journal of Undergraduate Research in the Biological Sciences. Through these opportunities, our students gain a depth of understanding and appreciation for research at the highest level that cannot be obtained in any other way.
Mentorship
Get Mentored by world class faculty and scientists.
Publish
See your research in a scientific journal.
Distinguish
Boost your post-graduation applications and interviews.
Sharpen
Get critical thinking, writing and communication skills.
Participate
Get involved and participate in a research symposium.
How to Get Started?
If you have questions about 199 please click the link below or e-mail biosci199@uci.edu.
Additional Undergraduate Research Opportunities:
You can also find additional undergraduate research opportunities by going to the UROP site.
Need More Information?
If you have questions about eligibility or the program please contact Susan Schafer or Eunice Choi-Yang.
Eunice Choi-Yang
Student Affairs Officer
UC Irvine Dunlop School Student Affairs
ehchoi@uci.edu
