CURE- Coulter Undergraduate Research Excellence Program

The purpose of Coulter Undergraduate Research Excellence Program (CURE) is to expose top undergraduate students to research experience and provide support to allow significant research activity.

Applicant must have already completed and passed BME 1008 and have a 3.0 GPA.
When applying please select which tier best suits your interests and preparation.

Trainee
Undergraduate student with no previous research experience
Research volunteer
$150 per student for lab supplies

Researcher
One semester of Trainee Experience
$1,800 for the 12-week semester-long program paid in three equal installments
$350 per student for lab supplies

Fellow
Two semesters of research experience as a CURE Researcher
$2,160 for the 12-week semester-long program paid in three equal installments
$500 per student for lab supplies

If you have any questions regarding this program please contact Dr. Joshua Hutcheson at jhutches@fiu.edu.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Biomedical Engineering
Deadline
01/06/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please indicate which tier you would like to be considered for.
  2. Contribution to Science- Describe specific scientific interests and overall project objectives. Include a discussion of how these objectives enhance your career goals and build upon any relevant experience (include a list of any previous scientific presentations and/or publications). Interests and objectives can be fairly general for Trainee level, but should contain specifics for researcher and fellow level applicants.
  3. Describe how inclusion in CURE Program will allow you to fulfill personal and career goals?
  4. Are you a member of any student group organization/club? If so, please provide your role and participation.
  5. Have you previously received any awards and/or honors? If so, please provide description.
  6. Have you previously participated in any research/project? If so, please provide your role, duties and responsibilities.
  7. Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript showing a passing grade for BME 1008C.
  8. Please request a letter of reference from your Faculty Mentor.
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