B-TRUE Summer Fellows Program

June 8 - August 14

The B-TRUE (Baylor Transdisciplinary Research Undergraduate Experience) program is sponsoring 10 undergraduate fellows to conduct summer research in one of six academic programs (Biology, Physics, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Anthropology, and Psychology/Neuroscience).

B-TRUE is an intensive 10-week summer research-training program for students interested in pursuing research-related careers. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience across the life and physical sciences. B-TRUE will also prepare participants for top-quality graduate programs. B-TRUE offers a summer stipend, is only for Baylor undergraduates, and is non-residential (i.e., does not offer housing).

B-TRUE fellows will:

• Conduct independent research with outstanding training program faculty  mentors
• Work in a cutting edge science and technology environment
• Gain exposure to research topics in both physical and life sciences
• Receive career counseling and develop career interests
• Participate in workshops, seminars and journal clubs
• Build a social network with student peers and faculty across scientific disciplines
• Receive a $4,000 stipend

Priority will be given to rising sophomores and juniors.

B-TRUE selects fellows based on academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to a research-related career. The program includes weekly lectures and workshops. The program also provides training in scientific writing and poster preparation and presentation. B-TRUE culminates with a presentation at the Baylor Summer Research Symposium.

Before applying to the B-TRUE program, you must be "Accepted" or approved by one of the B-TRUE research mentors. 

The Process of Applying for B-TRUE for Faculty and Students

1. Make a student ForagerOne profile following the instructions on the ForagerOne page.
2. Search for faculty that are tagged as B-TRUE mentors using the Filter on the left menu.
3. When you have decided on which faculty members you would like to work with, send a Request for approval to apply.
   1. You may make several Requests, but you may only participate in one lab group during the summer.
   2. Make your choices based on authentic interests.
4. The faculty member will send a Message that you are approved to apply for the B-TRUE Fellowship or to work in their group for academic credit. In some cases the faculty member may  Decline your request. If this happens, you may continue to look for other opportunities.
5. If you are Approved to apply for the B-TRUE Fellowship, your next step is to apply using the Application linked below. 

B-TRUE Fellowships are competitive. The application may be previewed using the following link.

Applications will open in December.

Applications are Due March 1, 2026.

Apply Here

For more information about B-TRUE please contact:

Dr. Dwayne Simmons
Director of STEM Initiatives
Dwayne_Simmons@baylor.edu

or

Dr. Tamarah Adair
Director of Undergraduate Research
Tamarah_Adair@baylor.edu