University of FloridaHoward Hughes Medical Institute
Science For Life | An Interdisciplinary Program in The Life Sciences at The University of Florida

In the temple of science are many mansions, and various indeed are they that dwell therein and the motives that have led them hither...

-Albert Einstein, 1918
Principles of Research
SFL Award Applications Quick Links
Check this page for quick access to current award applications. View individual program pages for detailed information about each.
Undergraduate Research Programs
SFL offers the largest early undergraduate research program in the state of Florida. The intramural program provides opportunities for students to engage in multi-year research projects starting the summer following their freshman year with the expectation of receiving a second award and co-authorship in publications. The extramural program provides opportunities for a select number of high-ability juniors and seniors to undertake research projects outside of UF at either domestic or international partner institutions. More
HHMI Science for Life 2008 ViewBook
Get an inside view of the HHMI Science for Life Program at UF. With colorful photos and student information, this is a must read for anyone intereseted in undergraduate life sciences.
SFL Research Seminar
In this weekly seminar course offered through the UF Honors Department, students will gain insight into research opportunities in faculty laboratories. Each session, three professors from UF laboratories, other colleges & universities, and other renowned visitors will present their research on modern topics in the life sciences with a focus on the biological and health sciences. Participation in the SFL Seminar constitutes one element reviewed in selecting SFL Undergraduate Research Awardees. More
HHMI Undergraduate Core Laboratory [External Website]
The HHMI-UCL provides an integrated sequence of accelerated early-undergraduate laboratory courses in a new state-of-the-art laboratory located in the heart of the UF-Shands Health Science Center. This new sequence of chemistry, biology, and physics courses will be taught through an interdisciplinary approach. More
SFL Graduate Student Award
Up to twenty graduate students per year will be recognized with the HHMI Graduate Student Awards. These awards recognize graduate students who participate in research and publication opportunities in the life sciences in collaboration with undergraduates. More
HHMI Distinguished Mentor Award
HHMI-DM awards will reward and encourage excellence in undergraduate mentoring by UF and Morehouse College faculty. Faculty will be selected on the basis of their contributions towards fostering undergraduate research efforts and will continue to support the HHMI SFL Program in promoting early research involvement. More

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