Structure & Expectations
Student & Lab Applications for 2026-27 are now closed.
Uplift Program Admission Emails will be sent by Oct 12th.
Thank you for your patience as we extended the lab application deadline and therefore pushed back our anticipated start date!
The Uplift Research Training Program is designed for undergraduate students who have never been exposed to research.
Program Structure
8-Week Shadowing Period
Uplift Students will spend their first 8 weeks in a lab studying techniques, data analysis, relevant literature, and scientific communication with the guidance of their lab mentor. Students are compensated a $800 stipend for up to 6 hours of work per week.
16-Week Guided Research Period
Participants are expected to conduct their own research either on an independent project or in support of their lab mentor's project. Uplift Students are compensated with a $2200 stipend for up to 10 hours of research per week for 16 weeks.