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!