指导研究 involves working directly with a faculty member on a specific research project. These research experiences will help you deepen your understanding of biological principles while simultaneously building a strong resume. Together these will enable you to be successful, whether your pathway leads you to professional school, graduate programs, government work or even career not directly related to biology.
我们强烈建议您尽早参与指导研究！ The first step is to find what sparks your curiosity and find a professor who shares it. Professors have dedicated a large part of their lives to research, and enjoy passing their skills and passion to new students. 查看我们的教师参与的不同研究领域. You can find also find more information about our professors' 研究兴趣和联系方式.
Once you’ve identified a potential mentor, be proactive in investing time in studying the faculty’s research, journal articles, etc., and be prepared to ask questions and comment on his/her research. As you become more involved in a research lab there is also the opportunity to earn credit. You will be eligible for research credit (494R), for every 1 credit.
并不是所有的实验室都能立即获得资金来支持所有感兴趣的本科生。 弗吉尼亚大学为本科生研究人员提供了许多资助机会。 Talk to your mentor, reviewing funding opportunities below, and look into the various options, including: URSCA， TEELS等。 and 囊。
