College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Paid Undergraduate Research Program

This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.

Host Organization

UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Type of position

Paid research internship

Position description

This internship program is open to undergraduate students in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences major or minor. In order to apply, students will be asked to submit a resume and to identify up to three potential faculty mentors with whom they would like to work.

Once the application is submitted, the potential mentors will receive an automated email containing the student’s information and describing how the faculty can initiate the matching process. Students are strongly advised to contact these faculty before or immediately after submitting their application to maximize their chances of securing an internship.

For resume examples and online video guides, please visit the CALS Career Community. Students are encouraged to list college and high school activities, such as coursework, honor societies, volunteering, relevant work experience, clubs, and/or sports activities.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREDIT

ALS 4911 Supervised Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences

These two courses are graded S-U. Students can take 0-3 credits that can be repeated with a change in content up to 6 credits. If enrolling for 0 credit, there is no tuition charge. Some departments have these courses offered specifically for the major. Consult with your faculty supervisor for the research prior to enrolling.

ALS 4915 Honors Thesis Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences

Independent research in agricultural and life sciences leading to an honors thesis. Student are mentored by a faculty member. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery or application. Prereq: junior standing, upper division GPA of 3.75 or higher and completed honors thesis proposal on file.