I've Taken a CURE. Now What?

Now that I've taken a CURE, what should I do next?

Taking a CURE gives students valuable skills and insights that can be used beyond the classroom setting. Below are resources for students who have taken a FYS-CUREs and seek more research opportunities outside the classroom.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Research Center

Offers services and support for undergraduate research, including awards/fellowship opportunities through workshops, tutorials, advising, Q&A sessions, etc.

Internship and Career Center

Find your next internship with the UC Davis Internship and Career Center.

Handshake

Find your next internship on Handshake!

Pathways to Science

Database for STEM programs, including fully funded research opportunities.

National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Experiences

Database for research experiences for undergraduates, not limited to STEM programs!

Biolaunch: First-Year Experience Program

Develop a sense of community, build life science skills, and find research opportunities within the College of Biological Sciences.

Undergraduate Research Journal: EXPLORATIONS

Explore fellow undergraduates published research! Or submit your own!

Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference

Present your research and network with faculty!

ASPIRE Undergraduate Research Program

Offers select undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor in their chosen area of study.

ESTEME Undergraduate Mentoring

Matches undergraduates with graduate students in their field of interest to learn about career and graduate opportunities, fellowship applications, and more!

Research Scholars Program in Insect Biology

Provides academically strong and highly motivated undergraduates with a closely-mentored, multi-year research experience in biology.

Useful Resources

​​​​Undergraduate Research Center Resources

Information for lab safety, research unit credit, poster-printing, and publishing opportunities.

UC Davis Research Resources

Resources for presenting and finding research as well as research programs.

Pathways to Science Resource Library

Contains a range of professional development tips for students, as well as diversity resources and best practices for faculty and staff in STEM.

5 Reasons Why Undergraduates Should Do Research

5 reasons and personal success stories of undergraduate research.

Creating Effective Academic Posters

URC's advice on creative effective academic posters!

UC Davis Academic Department Directory

Search for College of Biological Sciences faculty with undergraduate opportunities available.

UC Davis Clubs & Organizations

Join a student club that supports undergraduate research opportunities!