JSU CURE Program – Department of Biology

JSU Biology students have an opportunity to apply for a research position with JSUCURE, Jackson State University Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience Program. This is an undergraduate program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) designed to enhance the undergraduate STEM education offerings in the JSU Department of Biology, and in turn, better equip and prepare our underrepresented students for entrance into STEM-related professional careers.

Program Components

JSU-CURE Scholars have the opportunity to participate in enrichment and professional development activities. These activities include:

Academic Enhancement
Bioinformatics Course
Intramural and Extramural Mentored Research Training
Participation in at least one scientific meeting (Oral or Poster Presentation)
GRE Preparatory Course
Participation in workshops and seminars
Final JSU-CURE Symposium
Social outings

Program Benefits (Click for Brochure)

Conduct hands-on team-based research
Work closely with faculty mentor on a research project
Analyze and present research findings
Reinforce classroom learning
Receive guidance on career options
Build academic and professional networks
Stipend
Travel to national conferences

For consideration, eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
Be a JSU Biology major
Be rising sophomores and/or juniors
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 GPA Scale) with all first year science courses completed (BIO 111/BIOL 111, BIO 112/BIOL 112)
Committed to entire program (both the academic year and mentored research during the summer)
Submit one letter of recommendation
Previous research experience not required
Complete an online application and submit all supporting documentation

APPLY TO JSU-CURE (Application deadline: November 1 – until filled)

Students will apply for JSU-CURE online. {Application}
Students must have one letter of recommendation submitted on their behalf. The recommendation must be completed by a professor or research mentor in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Jackson State University who can give insight to the potential success of the applicant in the Program. {Letter of Recommendation}
JSU-CURE decision letters will be mailed to all applicants.

Funded by:
National Science Foundation
(Grant #633233)