About this opportunity

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at CSHL provides an opportunity for undergraduate scientists from around the world to conduct first-rate research. Students learn the scientific process, technical methods and theoretical principles, and communicate their discoveries to other scientists. Approximately 20 students come to CSHL each summer for the 10-week program, living and working in the exciting Laboratory environment.URP participants work on an ongoing research project in one of CSHL’s expert labs. Research at CSHL focuses on:Molecular Biology & CancerGenetics & GenomicsNeurosciencePlant BiologyQuantitative BiologyIn addition to doing research in the lab, URP participants attend a series of specially designed workshops, seminars and collegial events. Workshops focus on learning pa