Research Courses and Fellowships at WU/WUMS

Undergraduate Courses

• Biology Independent Undergraduate Research for credit
• Bio 2661: Experience in the Life Sciences
• Bio 2651 and 2964: The Med Prep Program
• Bio 2965 and 2968: PEMRAP (Pediatric Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program)

Undergraduate Fellowships at WU/WUMS

• Beckman Scholars Program (not available 2026)
• The BioSURF Program at Washington University
• Tyson Research Center
• WU Office of Undergraduate Research
• Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
• Biomedical Research Apprentice Program (BioMedRAP)
• Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Summer Research Program
• Siteman Cancer Center (SCC), Summer Student Program
• Vagelos Undergraduate Research Fellowship

WashU Summer Programs

WUSTL Endure

The Washington University in St. Louis Neuroscience Pipeline program prepares undergraduates from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs. They combine outstanding research training, a rigorous neuroscience curriculum and an empowering support system that allows participants to thrive on their path to graduate school and beyond. With support from the NIH Blueprint ENDURE Program and Washington University, accepted students are funded for up to two summers and trips to the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting. Overall, the Pipeline program embeds students in a network of neuroscientists and enhances the success and persistence of trainees towards our goal of increasing diversity in neuroscience.

Endure Details

Summer Undergraduate Research

A non-exhaustive list of summer research programs at WashU that provide funding in the form of an award, fellowship, or stipend can be found below. The OUR works to keep this list up to date, but students should always refer to the relevant program page to confirm key information, e.g., application deadlines.

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