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Work closely with professors to pursue your interests, take to the chemistry lab to make real discoveries, and even co-author publications as an undergraduate student.

Past summer researchers have participated in a wide variety of projects, including investigating the role of ubiquitination in Ras-driven signaling, studying faculty and student communication in science classrooms in Nepal, and exploring of metal binding peptides.

Research positions are available at Calvin during the summer, and preference is given to students who are planning to attend graduate schools or have a strong desire and passion for research. Information about Calvin's summer research opportunities will be made available in January with applications due the first week of February. Students will be notified in early March and will have to accept the position by early April.

Select a research project below to learn more about it. For general guidance on applying for a research opportunity, see the main research page.

Explore faculty profiles to learn more about the research they do.

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