Physiology Undergraduate Major

Research Opportunities

Physiology students thrive on the fact that the University of Arizona is known as a "student-centered research university." Physiology faculty members serve as mentors and research supervisors of several undergraduate students each semester. Undergraduate physiology majors also participate in research projects with faculty in other departments across campus. Physiology majors who participate with faculty sponsors in research projects have the opportunity to present their research at departmental poster sessions held each October and April.

Undergraduate Research Website

This website provides information on how to get involved with research at the UA, as well as search engines for research programs and faculty at the UA conducting research.  It is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research in the College of Science.

PSIO Courses
PSIO 199, 299, 399, 499 – Independent Study
PSIO 492 – Directed Research
PSIO 399H, 499H – Honors Independent Study
PSIO 498H – Honors Thesis

Independent Study Application Form – Physiology Department

Physiology Faculty Research Interests

Established Research Programs on campus
Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP)
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program
Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program
UA/NASA Space Grant
Summer Research Institute at the UA

UA Honors College – Research Opportunities

The American Physiological Society (APS): Research Opportunities
Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship (includes 10-week stipend)
Explorations Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship for Native American Students
Links to other Undergraduate Summer Research Programs
David S. Bruce Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Research
Minority Travel Fellowships – to attend physiology symposia, conferences, etc.