Research Opportunities

Research at SUNY Upstate

Research Facilities

College of Medicine - Medical students are encouraged to engage in Summer Research on an informal basis under the supervision of faculty members with whom they share common interests. Many students pursue such research projects during the summer between their first and second years. Students may receive a stipend for their participation in a project or may pursue the formal approval process required to receive academic credit.

Medical Student Research Program (MSRP)- Medical students who wish to acquire strong research backgrounds without the formal structure of a degree-granting program may apply for the MSRP program. The program provides students with three, 12-week periods of research over three years. With the aid of a faculty sponsor, each student is expected to write a publishable paper or prepare an honors thesis. There are 20 positions available in the MSRP program each year. Students apply during their first year in medical school.

College of Graduate Studies

Major Research Areas - Research at Upstate spans many disciplines from basic science using model systems to translational and clinical research.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - The aim of the SURF program is to expose undergraduate students to biomedical research. During an intensive ten-week summer program, undergraduates, with appropriate faculty help, will formulate their own proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of our faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to see their work published.

SB3 Program- The Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics (SB3) program is a collaboration of Upstate, Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. It is one of only 16 programs in structural biology in the country.

MD/PhD - Our MD/PhD program combines medical school with graduate school to award dual degrees. The MD/PhD program offers students a wide selection of research areas for their laboratory work. Students accepted to the program receive tuition waivers and a stipend.