Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Scholar Award (BURSA) (AY 2026-2027)
ÌýÌýThe academic year 2026/2027 BURSA awards were presented to: Austin Doran (Luger Lab); Christopher Gallegos (lab pending); Jake Oliver (Ahn Lab); Iona Kelly (Luger Lab); Paxton Sandoval (Liu Lab); and Nixon Williams (Falke Lab)
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The Biochemistry UndergraduateÌýResearch ScholarÌýAward (BURSA)Ìýprovides support for undergraduate students who are majoring in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder, in order to reduce financial barriers that may prevent students from obtaining appropriate research support. Recipients will be students who are pursuing research opportunities in laboratories of faculty members who are rostered in theÌýBiochemistryÌýdepartment.ÌýTo be eligible for funding, students must agree to the following expectations:
- Must be committed to doing laboratory research.
- Must remain in strong academic standing (minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA) for the awarded terms.
- Encouraged to participate in department-wide meetings and symposia.
To be eligible for funding, students must meet the followingÌýrequirements:
- Must beÌýmajoring in biochemistry.
- Must have/maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Undergraduates are not expected to have prior research experience or pre-select a mentor.
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