Our lab can offer valuable research experience for undergraduates as volunteers on current projects we're working on. Students can even gain credit hours to conduct research in the lab (e.g., Directed Independent Study [BIO 291 or 491], Honor's thesis [BIO 499]). However, space in our lab is extremely limited and we cannot accommodate all of the requests we receive. It is typical to volunteer in the lab for a period of time before being chosen to take on a project.
In order to increase your chances of securing a spot in the lab, it is required that you first do the following:
Once you have met the criteria listed above, send a single e-mail to Dr. Tift with the following documents attached.
In order to increase your chances of securing a spot in the lab, it is required that you first do the following:
- Read some of our more recent publications so you have an idea of what we're currently working on in the lab and if the topics are of interest to you.
- Investigate this list of opportunities to understand the different opportunities to become involved in research at UNCW (e.g., DIS, internships, honors project, volunteer positions).
- Take at least one of following courses and respective labs to become familiar with physiological and biochemical concepts and methods.
- Animal Physiology (BIO 345)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 240 and 241)
- Biochemistry (BIO 465)
Once you have met the criteria listed above, send a single e-mail to Dr. Tift with the following documents attached.
- Completed Prospective Student Excel File
- One paragraph summary of your research interests, prior laboratory experiences, and explanation of why you would be a good fit in the laboratory
- Unofficial transcript
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae