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Biology Research Scholars Program

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Are you interested in conducting biological research? 

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The Biology Research Scholars Program (BRSP) enables biology majors/minors to participate in undergraduate research through seminar coursework and a summer research experience at UWEC!

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The BRSP involves a year+ commitment that includes:

  • 2-credit seminar class in spring semester as an introduction to biological research and logistics for summer research,
  • Paid part-time summer research experience with other UWEC students and a UWEC biology faculty mentor (similar to ORSP SREU stipend),
  • 2-credit seminar class in fall semester focused on data analysis + professional development,
  • Continuing research with your faculty mentor through the academic year following your summer research, and
  • Presentation of your research on campus at UWEC CERCA in the spring semester.

Applications are received in fall semester, and positions are finalized before registration begins for spring semester classes. Applicants need to have completed BIOL222/223 by the end of the fall semester of an application and intend to enroll for upcoming academic year; students typically apply as 2nd-year/3rd-year students.

2024-2025 BRSP application link (Microsoft Form); priority deadline = 9:00am Monday 10/21

Preparation for application;

  1. Write paragraph addressing these questions: Why do you want to be an undergraduate researcher through the Biology Research Scholars Program? How would being an undergraduate researcher be a useful experience for you?
  2. Download unofficial transcript (https://kb.uwec.edu/articles/requesting-official-and-unofficial-transcripts)

 

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Biology Department

Phillips Science Hall 330
101 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-4166