Undergraduate Research Awards
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
Important Dates
Applications open: December 15, 2025 Application deadline: February 1, 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, 2026Alumni to Aggie Summer Research Award
This award supports undergraduate research at UC Davis, specifically for students participating in the CBS Summer Undergraduate Research Program and who are conducting research in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and/or biomedical engineering. The award encourages applications from students whose backgrounds are historically underrepresented in biological sciences, while remaining open to all eligible students.