Program Description

The Independent Research Summer Program is a multidisciplinary initiative that includes opportunities for research studies in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, developmental biology and microbiology among other fields. Starting in 2012, IRSP has expanded to include field research opportunities in ecology and environmental science.  It consists of 1 week of research literature training and orientation conducted and supervised by ARCC faculty and 10 weeks of full time research under the guidance of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor from one of the above bioscience disciplines. Students earn three semester credits upon successful completion of their research project assessed by the presentation of a thesis research paper. For more information about participating University of Minnesota participating laboratories and principal investigators click on the links below.