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Accessibility & LanguageUndergraduate Summer Research Programme
Welcome to the The Undergraduate Research (UGR) Programme
The Undergraduate Research (UGR) Programme at the School of Medicine, University of Galway is a well-established summer research programme, open for application to undergraduate medical students.
It offers the chance to engage in hands-on research projects with Principal Investigators from a wide range of medical fields, from basic sciences to clinical research. Participants develop practical research skills, critical thinking, teamwork, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the research topic.
While funded research scholarships are available, they are limited and competitive. We encourage and support UGR applicants to explore and apply for external funding opportunities.
This is a unique opportunity to grow as a researcher, work with multidisciplinary teams, and build professional networks that will benefit you throughout your career.
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Key Facts
187
Student Research Projects supported in the last 3 years
40+
Research Scholarships won each year
7
7 Research Day prizes to be won
Key features of The Undergraduate Research (UGR) Programme
- 8 weeks summer research
- Competition for places and scholarships (application support provided)
- Supervisors are CMNHS academics and affiliated clinical staff
- Choice of locations: lab/clinic/medical academies
- Professional development and seminar series
- All participants present at UGR Research Day for oral and poster prizes
- Prize winners and top ranked scholars present at Atlantic Corridor Research Conference (ACRC)
