University of Alabama at Birmingham Kidney, Urology, and Non-Malignant Hematology (KUH) Undergraduate Research Experience

A 12-week (8 weeks on campus), NIH-funded Summer Research Program that focuses on biomedical research, allowing participants to learn about advances in “KUH” research. Students work with a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) faculty mentor and near peer mentor on a project supported by ongoing NIH or related grants. Students gain exposure to working in a team environment alongside PhD students, post-docs, fellows, and other researchers. Methodological approaches include a full range of molecular, biochemical, and cell biology approaches, in vitro tissue perfusion and function techniques, as well as chronic animal models that assess renal and vascular function.

The program provides a $4500 stipend, housing (shared apartment style dorms with kitchen), social activities, and travel to NIH KUH Conference.

Key Dates

Application opens: mid-November 2026

Application deadline: February 27, 2027

Interviews: late January – late March 2027

Decisions announced: early February – late March 2027

Virtual onboarding: May 18-28, 2027

Move-in: May 30-31, 2027

On-Campus Program: June 1 – July 30, 2027