World Class Undergraduate Research

Welch Summer Research Program

20 Years of Discovery

51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ’s Welch Summer Research Program has launched scientific careers and transformed lives. Since 2005, 69 student researchers have contributed to pioneering projects, including groundbreaking advances in tuberculosis research and other award-winning studies.

Student Success Stories

Nearly three-fourths of program alumni have earned or are pursuing advanced degrees—PhDs, MDs, PharmDs, and more—proving that excellence in undergraduate research leads to excellence in life.

National Recognition

From Houston to Albuquerque and beyond, 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ students compete and win alongside peers from top research universities. Honors from the American Chemical Society and The Welch Foundation reflect the high standards and real-world impact of student-led projects.

Cutting-Edge Collaboration

51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ undergraduates are connecting with research labs nationwide, exploring fields like protein purification, DNA repair, and drug discovery. Each project blends innovation, teamwork, and academic rigor in a supportive Christian environment.

Christ-Centered Impact

Scientific curiosity meets spiritual purpose at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ. Undergraduate researchers are equipped to serve, lead, and innovate—using their gifts to advance knowledge and make a difference in the world.

Welch student conducting research in the lab
Students presenting research at a conference
Faculty mentor working alongside a student

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