Undergraduate Research
Undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research to prepare themselves for graduate school, professional school, or industry. There are multiple opportunities for undergraduates to be involved in research within the Department of Biochemistry.
If you are interested or have questions, reach out to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu
A list of faculty interested in having undergraduates undertake independent research in their groups for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024 academic year can be found here:
Students wishing to complete independent research for elective credit, may enroll in BCHM 4901 Independent Study. Students may enroll for up to 6 credits of independent study in one semester, and departmental policy requires a minimum average of 3 hours per week per credit.
To register for BCHM 4901, please visit the link below to access the registration form and additional details.
Please direct any questions to our Independent Study Coordinator and Undergraduate Program Coordinator at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu.
Students majoring in biochemistry are invited to apply for the Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Scholar Award. This award provides support for undergraduate students who are majoring in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder, in order to reduce financial barriers that may prevent students from obtaining appropriate research support. Recipients will be students who are pursuing research opportunities in laboratories of faculty members who are rostered in the Biochemistry department.
- Learn more and apply
- Please direct any questions the Undergraduate Program Coordinator at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu.
Students majoring in biochemistry are invited to apply for the Wuttke & Beckman Foundation Biochemical Sciences Research Award. This award provides support for undergraduate students who are majoring in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder, in order to reduce financial barriers that may prevent students from obtaining appropriate research support. Recipients will be students who are pursuing research opportunities in laboratories of faculty members who are rostered in a science department.
- Learn more and apply
- Please direct any questions the Undergraduate Program Coordinator at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu.
CU Boulder also has several programs to support undergraduate research.
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
UROP supports research partnerships between faculty and undergraduate students from numerous academic areas. - STEM Routes Uplift Research Program
Uplift connects low-income and traditionally underrepresented students with faculty-sponsored research projects and STEM-oriented professional development opportunities.