Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship supports talented undergraduate students to conduct full-time research in microbiology during the summer. It aims to encourage students to pursue careers in microbiology.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
- GPA: Competitive
- Undergraduate student conducting research in microbiology, with a faculty mentor
Required Materials
- Application form
- Research proposal
- Transcripts
- 2 recommendation letters (one from mentor)
Timeline
Applications open November 15. Deadline February 15. Notifications in April.
Tips
Develop a well-defined research proposal with clear objectives and methodology. Secure a strong recommendation from your research mentor. Highlight any prior lab experience or relevant coursework.