Research

Undergraduate Research in Biology

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• Find Grants on
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Research is a popular activity for Cornell undergraduates.
While also a time-consuming commitment, participating
in research can generate course credits.

• Preparing Yourself for Research (.pdf)
• Research Overview Booklet (.pdf)

Forms will be accepted in January for spring enrollment.

Application deadline is Wednesday, February 8th. (Two days before add deadline)

• Independent Research for Credit
• Research Credit Guidelines (.pdf)
• BIOG 2990/4990 Guidelines (.pdf)
• BIOG 2990 & 4990 Registration Forms

• Find Research Projects with Biology Faculty
• Research Job Openings with Biology Faculty
• Summer Research Opportunities
  • Summer Research Programs
  • Summer Research Programs at Cornell

• Honors Program
• Biology Research Fellowships Program

• Approximately 300 undergraduates get academic credit for the research that they are involved in by enrolling in BIOG 2990 and BIOG 4990. To date, 150 faculty members all over campus serve as research advisors for these students.
• Cornell sends more students to graduate school than any other academic institution in the country (National Research Council)
• This year, 5 Cornell biology majors received support from the National Science Foundation for their graduate school training
• This year, 13 Cornell biology majors were awarded prestigious fellowships to continue their academic and research studies.