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Do what you love

Summer undergraduate research & travel awards

Hello CBS,

Author Ray Bradbury once said, “Do what you love and love what you do.” We couldn’t agree more! For today’s Valentine’s message, let’s talk about your love of biology.

Are you doing what you love and loving what you are doing? Do you want to do MORE of it via funded research or travel in Summer 2024? The CBS Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) and Travel Awards offer an incredible opportunity that awaits you this summer. (You can see last year's SURP scholars here.)

The SURP awards, each valued at $7,000, present a unique chance for you to immerse yourself in hands-on research alongside your esteemed faculty members. Whether your interests lie in molecular biology, genetics, ecology, or any other area within the life sciences, SURP awards provide you with invaluable experience and mentorship.

The Alys Hay Travel Award and the Gary D. Hori STEM Award offer between $2,000-$5,000 for CBS students to attend conferences, workshops, courses, and other academic or professional ventures that will help advance your skills, knowledge, and network in the biological sciences.

But here's the catch - the application deadline is fast approaching! You have just 7 days left to submit your application and seize this opportunity.

Why should you apply?

1. Financial Support: Each SURP or Travel Award provides funds to support your summer research project, allowing you to focus wholeheartedly on doing what you love.
2. Professional Development: Engage in meaningful research or activities that align with your academic interests, gain hands-on experience, and refine your skills under the guidance of experienced mentors. 
3. Personal Growth: Challenge yourself, push your boundaries, and unlock your potential as you tackle real-world scientific problems and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the life sciences.

So, what are you waiting for?

Seize the moment to do what you LOVE. Submit your application before the (extended) deadline, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 @ 11:59 pm.

For more information and to access the application portal, please visit:



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Your CBS Undergraduate Deans,

Mark Winey, Michele Igo, Helen Frasier, and Ebony Blackwell

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Be a Biologist!

What are YOU Researching?

CBS undergrads are invited to present their research at the 2024 Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference. Abstracts are DUE by February 19, 2024 @ 11:59 pm. 

>> Register here

What are OTHERS Researching?

A new study from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology looks at a beetle with a unique, 48-hour cycle—the large black chafer beetle, Holotrichia parallela, which has a “circa-bi-dian” clock.

>> Read more

What can I DO with my Research?

Check out the UC Entrepreneurship Academy, February 20-23, 2024 @ 8:30am - 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for upper-division students to explore how to move your research out into the world.

>> Learn more

Looking for a biology-themed Valentine's? We've got your covered! Download your favorite Valentine's Day printable cards!

>> Download here

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CBS Student Bulletin

UPDATED 2/13/2024: From internships to job postings, bookmark the page for all the latest options and opportunities.

>> Take a look

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ICC Newsletter

Want even more options? Check out the ICC's Health and Biological Sciences Newsletter.

>> Take a look

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Questions or comments?

You are a part of the CBS community, and the reason forThe DNA! Send your questions, ideas and submissions for future issues to Assistant Dean Helen Frasier at: hsfrasier@ucdavis.edu.

The Deans' News and Announcements (The DNA) is a monthly electronic newsletter for undergraduate students in the College of Biological Sciences.

The DNA is published by the CBS Dean’s Office.