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:
- Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program
- Alumni to Aggie Summer Research Award
- Charles and Nanci Cooper Experiential Learning Fund
- John Cuppoletti and Danuta H. Malinowska Award in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Raymond L. Rodriguez Undergraduate Research Award
- Roy H. Doi Undergraduate Research Award
- Stacey Roberts and Michael Lassner Award
- John R. Roth Undergraduate Research Award
- Robert S. Blumberg Undergraduate Research Award
- CBS Dean's Circle Summer Undergraduate Research Award
- Dr. Ronald J. Smith P’11 and Robyn L. Smith ’11 Quantitative Biology Research Award
- Ruth K. Pryer and Nancy K. Pryer Undergraduate Opportunity Fund
Important Dates
Applications open: December 15, 2025 Deadline extended to: February 6, 2026Deadline 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.