Research Students: Frequently Asked Questions

I am an undergraduate student who is interested in applying to dental school.  What opportunities exist for me to do research in the College of Dentistry?  

There are several mechanisms that support student research in the UFCD:  

1. Undergraduate students may seek employment or volunteer research activity with one of many research mentors in the college.   Depending on the research experience of the student applicant, a small hourly wage maybe offered by a faculty mentor.  If the student applicant has no research experience, it is unlikely that any financial support will be offered during this training period.   
2. Undergraduate students not yet in their senior year may apply for the UF undergraduate scholars award.  The UFCD can only award two per year. 

Which graduate PhD programs are available in the UFCD? 

PhD programs are open to students who have taken the GRE and received a score of at least 1000 or higher and achieved a  strong academic record in the field of undergraduate instruction.  Currently, we offer graduate education and research training in the general areas of biomaterials, biomimetics, tissue engineering, molecular microbiology, and immunology.  

Can a student apply for a research grant through the UFCD?

Technically, only full time faculty are eligible to receive awards for state, federal or corporate sponsors.  However, graduate students can participate in a grant preparation process.  Which can lead to a research grant award to the student’s graduate faculty mentor.  The grant may provide a graduate student stipend, tuition and fees, and supplies for research.  

What opportunities are there for incoming undergraduate students to participate in research at UFCD?  

UFCD has sponsored a 10-week summer research program for students who have been accepted but not yet enrolled in dental school.

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