Undergraduate Research Opportunities

PGY Scholars Program

The Physiology Scholars Program offers undergraduates a unique, immersive experience in biomedical research. The competitive program allows students to engage in research in fields ranging from neurological, cardiovascular, muscular, and pulmonary diseases in the College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology to discover what a career in biomedical sciences entails and the opportunities it provides.

Link to Full Program Description

Students who wish to apply for appointment as a Physiology Scholar should submit a resume, an unofficial transcript, a one-page statement of interest in research and appointment as a Physiology Scholar, and a brief letter of confirmation by the supporting Physiology faculty member.  The fall 2025 deadline is September 30th.

Link to Application Submission Site

PGY 394

To join a lab as an undergraduate researcher, you will need to reach out to the professor directly (a list of labs and their research can be found below), and you will likely want to participate in PGY 394 (Independent Work in Physiology and Neuroscience). This 1-3 credit hour course allows the participant to gain knowledge of the research environment while accruing college credit for their efforts. More information regarding this course can be found in the PGY 394 Research Contract.