Research opportunities working with EBIO professors and graduate students:

One of the benefits of attending a tier-one research institution is that your professors and TAs are involved in cutting-edge research. Getting involved in research will allow you to pursue your interests while honing your problem-solving skills. The opportunity to work on a faculty-initiated research project gives you the chance to work closely with graduate students, research associates and faculty scientists.

Working in a lab is a valuable opportunity to stand apart from the crowd and participate in research, but you may not know how to get started. One great way is to get involved with the EBIO club. Early in the semester, the EBIO Department hosts a social mixer for undergraduates to get to know grad students and faculty with research opportunities - so keep an eye out for that. Also watch for advertisements on the Biology Advising website. Also, we have several programs for funding research experiences, such as UROP and BSI Scholars. 

You can learn more about research in EBIO labs from faculty webpages. Here are the labs that need assistance right now (Updated 2021).

Download the current list of research opportunities with EBIO Graduate Students.

Download Current Opportunity List

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Please visit <https://www.colorado.edu/urop/> to see funding opportunities to support undergraduate students in 1) pursuing research (Assistantships to assist graduate student or faculty mentors or Individual Grants to take a larger role in a project) and 2) presenting your work at professional conferences.

BSI Scholars in STEM Undergraduate Research

The BSI Scholars program is available to currently enrolled degree seeking students on the CU Boulder campus who are interested in pursuing an independent research experience. Students must be working under the guidance of a faculty mentor from either the CU Boulder campus or the CU Denver Medical campus (summer only). Projects are funded during the AY or the summer with a preference given to biology-related research and STEM majors with sophomore and junior standing.

EBIO Club

The EBIO Club is a student-run organization that aims to connect students with graduate students and faculty who share a passion for ecology & evolutionary biology. The student leaders in the club work with EBIO faculty and graduate students to coordinate several social events a year, and to facilitate other activities (e.g., field trips, panel discussions) as requested by club members. Participating in the club is a great way to meet fellow students in your major, learn about research and job opportunities, and generally build community around common interests in EBIO.

The EBIO Club email list is used to share information about EBIO Club activities, job/internship/volunteer opportunities, and a variety of other EBIO-related issues and events. To self-subscribe to the EBIO Club email list, just send an email to sympa@lists.colorado.edu with the following information in the subject line (replace firstName and lastName with your name): subscribe ebio-club firstName LastName

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Applying for a research opportunity

Whether you are looking for an educational or employment opportunity, always remember: Be Professional! Before you write or apply you should find out what kind of research is done at the lab. For example: what organisms or processes does the lab study? Where do they work (field, lab or a combination)? Here are a few tips that can help you make a good impression when you write:

1) Use a formal heading and closing. If you are addressing a professor, it's a good idea to use Dr.

2) Politely state what you would like to achieve from the experience. Whether you are looking for a specific experience or you simply want to know what opportunities are available, explicitly state your objective in your message.

3) Demonstrate how your interests align with those of your reader's. Using, 2 - 3 sentences, tell your reader why you are interested in working with them and any relevant experiences you may have had such as coursework, hobbies, etc.

4) Be succinct.

5) Some graduate students/professors ask for specific information; be sure you address what they ask for.

If you are interested, fill out the EBIO Independent Study/Research Form.

Also see Internships for further opportunities