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Paid Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity

Please submit your application in the link below. Applications will NOT be accepted through Handshake.

CLIMB UP Summer Application

University at Buffalo's paid summer research experience, hosted by CLIMB UP is a 9 week summer research program where you are paired with a faculty mentor whose research aligns with your own interests. 

Requirements:

  • Have at least one full year of full-time undergraduate courses
  • Currently be an undergraduate student during the summer of 2025
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

What CLIMB UP consists of:

  • Research. You will be assigned to work full-time in a lab (no more than 40 hours a week) and work on your own research project. The summer will culminate with you and your peers presenting your work at the Summer Research Day. 
  • Mentoring. In addition to your faculty mentor, you will receive mentoring and guidance from graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and the CLIMB leadership to ensure you have a productive and fulfilling summer. They will work with you on your research project, help you prepare your presentations, and provide insight on careers in science.
  • Stipend. Funds are provided for all accepted students of $3,500.00 (pretax)
  • Housing and Travel. Housing and travel are provided to students who live 50 miles outside of Buffalo, NY.
  • Weekly Workshops. CLIMB UP's BioSTEM Scientific Discovery Series introduces students to research fields available at UB. Faculty from various departments will present an overview of their laboratory work, and will describe their career paths to show students the variety of options they can achieve with their degree.
  • Networking. Learn more about fellowship and scholarship opportunities as well as building lasting connections with mentors and other students.
  • Fun! Take full advantage of the beautiful Buffalo summers with social events! Explore Buffalo, participate in our events and enjoy your time in between research!

Documents Needed to Apply:

  • Transcript(s) - unofficial is accepted
  • Personal statement of one (1) page (prompts on the website, application form or in application portal)
  • Research Statement (prompts on the website, application form or in application portal)

Submit your application in the link below:

CLIMB UP Summer Application