The Science Fellows program involves undergraduates in research with faculty, tutoring other science students, and working as laboratory assistants. Freshman Fellows are awarded $3,000 per year in exchange for five (5) hours of work per week in the department (Six (6) hours/week for sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Fellows are also strongly encouraged to do independent research either at USF or at another institution. These experiences will give Fellows a competitive edge on the job market or for post-baccalaureate study in graduate/professional school.
To be eligible for this program, you must be a science major (Biology, Biochemistry, Biology Secondary Ed), you must first qualify as a Presidential, Trustee or Franciscan Fellows Scholar, and participate in USF’s Scholarship Competition, held each year in February.
For more information about the Science Fellows program, please contact Dr. Scott Gruenbaum at sgruenbaum@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3870.
