UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Scholars Programs introduces undergraduate students at the University of Florida to the exciting world of academic research.

scholars in the academic health center

About the Program

Undergraduate students from any College who wish to conduct research with a faculty member in the College of Medicine are eligible to compete for this award.

About the USP Program

Guidelines

Applicants must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, and have at least one more year of undergraduate studies remaining.

Guidelines for the USP Application

College of Medicine

Participating Faculty

Meet the College of Medicine faculty that participate in the University Scholars Program.

View List of Participating Faculty Members

Robert Huigens, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicinal chemistry

College of Medicine News

UF College of Medicine welcomes M.D. Class of 2030

August 10, 2026

140 students begin their medical studies in July

Connecting families to hope

August 3, 2026

Jennifer Hosford brings clinical trials to life at the UF diabetes research program

Jennifer Hosford smiles and holds up a child's drawing with a heart and balloons.

Dr. Brian Hoh selected as dean of UF’s College of Medicine

July 31, 2026

Hoh, who served as chair for the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, will begin as dean Aug. 7

Answering the call to care

July 29, 2026

UF PA student Amanda Reeder receives inaugural Dr. Steven M. Kraft and Mrs. Randy E. Kraft Endowed Scholarship