2023-2024 AY24 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity

BLaST URE DaeLee Forshaw, UAF 2021-2022 student.
BLaST URE DaeLee Forshaw, UAF 2021-2022 student.

Since 2014, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has supported undergraduates and scientists from all biomedical fields through its funding opportunities.

The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in the next academic year 2023-2024. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 28 by midnight. To learn more, visit to the BLaST URE website.

If you need help filling out your application or finding a project or mentor, contact us at uaf-blast@alaska.edu or 907-474-5111.

WHO: Current UAF, UAS, APU, Iḷisaġvik College, Diné College, Salish Kootenai College, and Fort Lewis College undergraduates,
WHAT: BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience awards funding opportunity up to $5,000 for the Academic year 2023-2024 semester,
WHEN: Applications are due May 28, 2023, by midnight.
APPLY AT: BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience website, a pdf is available of application questions and eligibility requirements (attached, and found on the website), REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students must have an interest in biomedical or One Health research; have a faculty mentor on their campus; and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.