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Program Information for Summer 2025

The Bridges to Biosciences (B2B) is a summer research program at CU Boulder specifically for Front Range Community College (FRCC) students who are interested in life science research (e.g., biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, integrative physiology).  This is a great opportunity for FRCC students who plan to complete their Associate degree at FRCC and transfer to CU Boulder to earn their baccalaureate degree in life science.  Prior research experience is not a requirement for this program. 

 ***We encourage students from historically underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnicity, disability, Pell-eligible, first-generation college student) to apply.***

Program Benefits include: 

1. Work in world-class research labs at CU Boulder to perform real-life research.
2. Receive valuable B2B community support and CU transfer resources (e.g., transfer advisors, financial aid advisors).
3. Participate in workshops to build scientific and professional skills.
4. Opportunity to present your research at the summer research symposium.
5. Upon completing the summer research program, eligible students could apply for the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program to receive stipends and college tuition scholarships.
6. Undergraduate research has also been shown to: 

• promote student learning, persistence, and identity in science
• increase graduation rates among participating students
• provide students with valuable research skills for future professional development and advancement. 

Requirement

• Currently attending FRCC and intend to graduate with an associate degree from FRCC in May 2026.
• Plan to transfer to CU Boulder in Fall 2026.
• Can commit 40 hours per week for 8 weeks (June 2^nd – July 25^th, 2025) working in a research lab on the CU Boulder campus.
• Have completed at least 1 science course with lab by the end of the Spring 2025 semester.
• Have not already earned a BA or BS degree (even in a completely unrelated discipline).

How to Apply

1. Complete the online Application Form (click “Apply Now” below).
2. Your progress in the application form cannot be saved, so please have all your information ready to complete your application in a single sitting.
3. There are 4 short essays (250 words or less) in the application, make sure to write your essay responses into a Word or Google document to save your work, then copy and paste them into the application.   
4. One letter of reference (details in the Application Form).
5. A copy of the Unofficial College Transcript.

If you have any questions, please contact fan.yeung@colorado.edu