Program Overview

The Health Research Program offers a pathway into undergraduate research for students with interests in health and the biomedical sciences. By facilitating connections between UConn Health researchers and UConn undergraduates, this program will involve more students in the cutting-edge research at the Farmington campus. The Health Research Program includes a combination of academic year and summer research opportunities, offering undergraduates and their faculty mentors a structure for sustained engagement in research projects, maximizing student learning and preparation for graduate study and/or careers in the health professions.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Summer 2020 phase of the Health Research Program, a student applicant must:

• Currently be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UConn, and plan to graduate with that bachelor’s degree no earlier than May 2021. This includes students pursuing Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
• Be a full-time student in good standing at a UConn campus during the Spring 2020 semester.
• Be willing to continue their research involvement for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.

Beyond these general eligibility criteria, each individual opportunity description specifies the desired qualifications for that position.

More information here.