Resources & Opportunities

Resources for Undergraduate Research

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Center for supporting and facilitating undergraduate research across all fields of study. They offer:

  • One-on-one and group advising
  • Info sessions and workshops
  • Funding opportunities
  • Academic enrichment programs
  • The annual Undergraduate Research Conference
  • and more!

Location: 2300 Student Community Center, One Shields Avenue, Davis CA 95616
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (currently remote)
Phone: 530-752-3390 
Email: urc@ucdavis.edu

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The library has more than only books! Go here for: 

  • Support from subject-specialized librarians
  • Research consultation
  • Access to library items from all UC campuses
  • Access to countless academic journals and databases

Peter J. Shields Library
Location: Shields Library, 100 NW Quad, Davis CA 95616
Hours: Currently closed
Phone: 530-752-8792
Email: shieldscirc@ucdavis.edu
Website: library.ucdavis.edu

There are numerous other libraries, some of which include:

Carlson Health Sciences Library
Location: Carlson Health Sciences Library (Medical Sciences 1B), 1 Shields Avenue, Davis CA 95616
Hours: Currently closed
Phone: 530-752-8041
Email: hslcirc@ucdavis.edu

Blaisdell Medical Library
Location: Blaisdell Medical Library, 4610 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Currently closed
Phone: 916-734-3529
Email: bmlcirc@ucdavis.edu

Animal Biology Advising

Advising can provide one-on-one consultation depending on your situation/interests. Sometimes they can also provide insider information on who you might be able to contact for mentorship.

Find advising contact information here.

Animal Biology Newsletters

Occasionally the newsletter advertises labs that are recruiting undergraduates, or special internships/opportunities that can potentially lead to a practicum project.

UC Davis Internship and Career Center

Get help with all steps in the process of finding a job or internship! The ICC provides one-on-one advising as well as workshops for developing your professional skills, such as working on your resume/CV or nailing interviews.

UC Davis Office of Research

Get an overview of research happening in all of the colleges, as well as UCD-affiliated centers and programs.

Special UC Davis Programs + Fellowships for Undergraduate Research:

Insect Biology Honors Program: Matches 1st and 2nd year students with faculty mentors for approximately 2-3 years. Students receive training in foundations of scientific research and writing, and participate in increasingly independent research in a field of their interest. (link)

Bodega Marine Laboratory: Offers a wide array of summer programs/classes, many of which have students live onsite in Bodega Bay, California. Also has many affiliated professors who can act as potential research mentors. (link)

Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program (BUSP): Students from disadvantaged backgrounds participate in a specially designed academic program for their first two years, and can begin participating in a research lab in their sophomore year. Prospective scholars apply coming in to their freshman year. (link)

University Honors Program (UHP): Students complete a "Signature Work" as a capstone to their undergraduate career (which can be the Animal Biology practicum). Students are expected to complete special requirements and coursework, and are able to enjoy special privileges as a part of the program. (link)

Provost's Undergraduate Fellowship: Awards of up to $1,800 for individual students conducting research in any field of study. (link)

McNair Scholars Program: Undergraduate fellowship intended to assist historically underrepresented or disadvantaged students in their journey to obtaining a PhD. Students have access to workshops and seminars, faculty research mentors, individualized advising, and more. (link)