The Janelia Farm Research Campus gives undergraduate students the opportunity to experience research for 10 weeks each summer. Since the program’s inception in 2007, 50 students have worked on a range of projects, from identifying the neurons that control feeding behavior in fruit flies to developing computer programs for automated image analysis.
Janelia undergraduate scholars live in two interconnected townhouses in the onsite housing village and may dine on-campus throughout their stay. The program covers all living expenses, including housing, food, and travel to and from Janelia. Students also receive a $4,500 stipend. By summer’s end, students have had abundant opportunities to learn, experience, imagine, and play along with Janelia scientists.
