Tyson Research Center

During this 10-week program, undergraduate students work elbow-to-elbow with a faculty or staff principal investigator, post-doctoral scientist, or graduate student mentor on current Tyson-based research projects. A weekly colloquium provides professional preparation activities including scientific communication practice, journal article discussion, research poster development, and discussion of environmental justice and diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity in STEM. Fellows also attend weekly community events with visiting environmental professionals and presentations from visiting scientists. At the end of the summer field season, all fellows present scientific posters during the Tyson Summer Research Symposium. 

WashU students and outstanding students from other universities are eligible to apply. Tyson welcomes people of all racial, cultural, ethnic, and gender identities. Fellows are provided with a stipend and daily transportation. Scholarship support is available for Pell-eligible students.

Applications are typically due in February.