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:
  1. Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program
  2. Alumni to Aggie Summer Research Award
  3. Charles and Nanci Cooper Undergraduate Research Award
  4. John Cuppoletti and Danuta H. Malinowska Award in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  5. Khaira Family Experiential Learning Fund
  6. Maud Wrightson Hinchee, Ph.D. Undergraduate Research Award
  7. Raymond L. Rodriguez Undergraduate Research Award
  8. Roy H. Doi Undergraduate Research Award
  9. Stacey Roberts and Michael Lassner Award

Important Dates

Applications open: December 16, 2024
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
Deadline for letters of recommendation: February 14, 2025
Award decisions and notifications will be completed by May 1, 2025
CBS Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Maud Wrightson Hinchee, Ph.D. Undergraduate Research Award (PLB)

The Hinchee Undergraduate Research Award supports the CBS Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research and has one award available for summer research in 2023. The Award is for students majoring in and conducting research in Plant Biology. Although not required, this award has a preference toward students from underrepresented backgrounds in biological sciences.

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