Research Experiences for Students

The  UH  Drug Discovery Institute  is developing several programs to provide students with the tools, resources, and knowledge to pursue careers in research that addresses unmet medical needs. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to lead and solve complex topics with innovative solutions. Therefore, these students will gain hands-on research experience and a toolbox of translatable skills that will prepare them for a future in relevant research careers.

Current Opportunities

Applications for the 2026 UH-CURE and UH-HEART program are now open.

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UH-HEART

Funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), the University of Houston’s – Houston Experience for Advancing Research and Training (UH-HEART) program provides transdisciplinary summer research experiences and translatable skills that prepare participants for future careers in cardiovascular-related research.

Applications are now open. Priority Deadline: Monday, February 23. 

UH-CURE

The UH-CURE (Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Experience) Program, supported by the National Institutes of Health, seeks students interested in exploring the diverse opportunities in cardiovascular research at the University of Houston covering a wide range of fields from fundamental science to population health.

Applications are now open. Priority Deadline: Monday, February 23. 
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UH-DRUG

The UH DDI Research for UnderGrads (UH DRUG) Summer Program provides up to five fellowships to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled at the University of Houston to participate in a focused, full-time, 10-week research experience under the direction of UH faculty.

Applications closed.