Program Objectives

The objectives for the SIBS program are found below:

• To give college undergraduates hands-on educational experiences in biomedical science.

• To promote awareness of the major basic and clinical research areas in the biomedical sciences.

• To give college undergraduates the opportunity to interact with basic science researchers and clinical scientists.

• To allow a student an insider's at the medical and graduate programs offered here at UAB. 

Up to 15 students who will be sophomore or junior-level college undergraduates in March 2025 will be accepted into an 8-week paid summer program (2025 dates: June 9 - August 1, 2025) to work with faculty members on mentored research projects. US Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to apply; International Students are not eligible.

SIBS participants will receive a stipend of $4,000 for their participation in the program.

Campus housing will be provided but travel expenses are not covered.

2025 Applications are currently open! Apply Here.