This program is open to undergraduate students in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences major. Students will be asked to submit a CV/resume, a cover letter, and up to three potential faculty mentors with whom they would like to work.
Once the application is submitted, the potential mentors will receive an automated email containing the student’s information and describing how the faculty can initiate the matching process.
Students are strongly advised to contact these faculty before or immediately after submitting their application to maximize their chance of securing an internship.
For resume examples and online video guides, please visit the CALS Career Community. Students are encouraged to list activities from both college and high school, such as coursework, honor societies, volunteering, relevant work experience, clubs, and/or sports activities.
Other For-Credit Research Experiences
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Science for Life Research Course (BCH 4905)
This undergraduate seminar course introduces students to research opportunities through presentations by faculty members actively engaged in diverse fields. The course highlights how fundamental science and engineering principles drive discoveries, particularly in the life sciences. Each session features three professors from various colleges, discussing interdisciplinary topics and inspiring students to explore research opportunities across biological, health, and other emerging sciences.
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ALS 4911 Supervised Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences
These two courses are graded S-U. Students can take 0-3 credits that can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. If enrolling for 0 credit, there is no tuition charge. Some departments have these courses offered specifically for the major. Consult with your faculty supervisor for the research prior to enrolling.
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ALS 4915 Honors Thesis Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Independent research in agricultural and life sciences leading to an honors thesis. Student are mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application. Prereq: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file.
