Undergraduate Research Awards

The application period for these awards ended on Friday, February 6, 2026

Application Information

Through this portal, students can submit a single application for multiple awards. To be considered for all CBS philanthropically funded undergraduate research awards, apply to the Dean's Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

By submitting your application to SURP, you will be considered for all awards, including:
  1. Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program
  2. Alumni to Aggie Summer Research Award
  3. Charles and Nanci Cooper Experiential Learning Fund
  4. John Cuppoletti and Danuta H. Malinowska Award in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  5. Raymond L. Rodriguez Undergraduate Research Award
  6. Roy H. Doi Undergraduate Research Award
  7. Stacey Roberts and Michael Lassner Award
  8. John R. Roth Undergraduate Research Award
  9. Robert S. Blumberg Undergraduate Research Award
  10. CBS Dean's Circle Summer Undergraduate Research Award
  11. Dr. Ronald J. Smith P’11 and Robyn L. Smith ’11 Quantitative Biology Research Award
  12. Ruth K. Pryer and Nancy K. Pryer Undergraduate Opportunity Fund

Important Dates

Applications open: December 15, 2025
Deadline extended to: February 6, 2026
Deadline for letters of recommendation: February 16, 2026
Award decisions and notifications will be completed by May 1, 2026
CBS Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Roy H. Doi Undergraduate Research Award (MCB)

Roy H. Doi Undergraduate Research Award has one award available for summer research. The undergraduate student much conduct research in a lab of an MCB faculty member, but can be from any major with sophomore through senior class standing. Preference will be given to first-gen student and/or those student who have financial need.