Health Sciences: Program Resources

KU's health sciences degree programs provide resources to current and prospective students designed to prepare them for careers following graduation or for further academic study at the graduate level.

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

We are dedicated to guiding students through the process of securing undergraduate research opportunities and applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.

We also host programs to support students, faculty, and staff in their research endeavors, including:

• Emerging Scholars Program
• Undergraduate Research Awards
• Research Travel Awards
• Research-Intensive Course Mini-Grants
• Research presentation events

Learn more about research opportunities

STEM Forward Scholars program

The STEM Forward Scholars program supports students from historically marginalized communities and students underrepresented in STEM, reinforcing KU’s commitment to a diverse and equitable workforce in STEM fields.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be:

• Students eligible for a Pell Grant. (No FAFSA required.)
• Admitted to a biotech, applied biological sciences or health sciences program at KU.

Get STEM Forward information

Honors program

As part of the KU’s University Honors Program, you’ll be joining one of the top-ranked honors programs in the nation. KU honors students study abroad, undertake graduate-level research, and find success in their professional field more often, and earlier, than their peers.

Awards and Scholarships

The KU University Honors Program offers many opportunities for awards and scholarships to help you pay for your education. Visit Honors Scholarships for more information, and speak to an academic advisor to learn more about requirements.