BSI Undergraduate Research Support

BSI Scholars in STEM Undergraduate Research

Evidence shows that participating in research as an undergraduate enhances the educational experience of CU students, and is particularly important to the development of science students. 

BSI Scholars is a funding and professional development program for current CU Boulder undergraduates.

BSI Scholar Ambassadors

This team of current undergraduate researchers is here to help.  

If you are a CU Boulder undergraduate looking for some help getting started or want to learn more about the benefits of doing research, then meet with an Ambassador. 

Online appointments are now available.

Inclusive Research

Upon reflection during and post the anti-racism event on June 10 (#ShutDownSTEM), BSI was inspired to research and write-up strategies and tips for broadening participation in undergraduate research.

Find these strategies here.

BSI Scholars Research Symposium

Every year BSI hosts a research symposium to showcase undergraduate researchers in the BSI Scholar Program.

April 2022

Click here to learn more.

 

Give Now

Your gift makes a positive difference to CU undergraduates.  For many previous students, research experience was critical to their academic and career plans.  

Undergraduate researchers help fuel scientific discovery by finding tomorrow's solutions in human health, climate change, and more.

Help us transform lives!

BSI News & Announcements

BSI 2021-22 Continuing Scholars
Introducing the BSI 2021-22 Continuing Scholars

Sept. 9, 2021

This week, BSI kicked off the 2021-22 academic year with our Continuing BSI Scholars program. These students have previously received research funding through BSI, and their funding this year will support their continued efforts in research labs across campus. We hope the students, mentors, and labs have a great year...

Cyrus Haas
BSI Scholar Ambassador, Cyrus Haas, co-author on publication in Cell Reports

Aug. 23, 2021

Mutation-mapping tool could yield stronger COVID boosters, universal vaccines Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a platform that can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that allow it to escape antibodies and infect cells. Published today in Cell Reports , the research marks a major step toward successfully...

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BSI Scholars AY21-22 Applications Now Available

July 16, 2021

Are you an undergraduate working in a CU lab conducting biosciences-related research? Apply to the 2021-22 BSI Scholars funding and professional development program! Eligible students conducting original STEM research are paid to work in a laboratory on the CU Boulder or CU Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. Students also attend seminars...