Apply for BLaST summer undergrad research opportunities

February 20, 2020

University Relations

Flyer. Contains same info as announcementBLaST invites undergraduate students to apply for a summer undergraduate research experience, or URE. These $5,000 awards run from May 18-Aug. 7, 2020, and can be used for research supplies and services, travel and student salary.
To be eligible for a BLaST URE students must:


  • Have an interest in biomedical or One Health research;

  • Have a faculty mentor at their campus;

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.


The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m. Applications can be found online.


Need help on your proposal? BLaST is offering proposal support sessions in Room 174 of the Arctic Health Research Building on the following dates:


  • Feb. 24, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

  • Feb. 25, 1-2 p.m.


If you have any questions, please email BLaST at blast.uaf@alaska.edu.