Colorado Research Experiences
Undergraduate Biomedical Research Experiences at The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
CORE at CU Anschutz provides research opportunities for undergraduate students. Students from historically underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
CORE is organized by CU Anschutz doctoral and medical students. We provide full-time summer research internships in research labs at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Students receive a stipend of $5,000 and ongoing mentorship to help them build a career in science or medicine.
What We Offer
Summer Research Experience
You will be paired with a faculty mentor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus for an 8-week long paid research experience during the summer.
Professional Development
Our summer seminar series focuses on skills needed for success in graduate and professional school.
Longitudinal Support
Our team will work to provide you the support and tools that you need to successfully apply to graduate and/or professional school, including assistance with application writing and work-study options for eligible CORE participants during the school year.
Who Is Eligible
Undergraduate students in or from the state of Colorado.
Applicants from racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic groups underrepresented in science are particularly encouraged to apply.Â
We use a holistic application review combined with socioeconomic indicators to admit students who might not otherwise have access to a research internship.
No prior research experience is required.
Applicants should be current students not graduating before Fall 2025.