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Interested in experiencing research abroad?
The Biology Research Abroad: Vistas Open! (BRAVO!) program is seeking students for Summer 2026
The BRAVO! Program, administered through the Undergraduate Biology Research Program, provides University of Arizona undergraduate students who have at least six months of prior research experience the opportunity to gain a global perspective through a 10- to 12-week summer international research experience. Unlike traditional study abroad experiences, where students take academic courses, BRAVO! participants have an independent and immersive experience, living as a visiting researcher and working in the host country.
What are the benefits?
- Students may receive up to $8,000 to support their BRAVO! experience.
- Enhance scientific and professional skills
- Develop international collaborative relationships
Who's eligible?
- Applicants must be UArizona undergraduates with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.
- Applicants must have at least six months of research experience with their UArizona mentor at the time of application.
- Applicants must be mature, responsible, independent and would serve well as a representative of their mentor’s lab and of the University of Arizona.
- Priority is for students with limited travel experience and/or limited ability to travel internationally without support (e.g., students who are financially challenged, first-generation, have never been outside the U.S., etc.)
Application Process
Students interested in BRAVO! must first talk with their UA research mentor to seek their support for an application, including discussing which of their international collaborators might be suitable (both scientifically and geographically) and interested in hosting a UArizona student.
- Once an ideal scientific partnership and location is identified, students must contact Jennifer Cubeta, UBRP Director, at cubeta@arizona.edu to request official BRAVO! application materials. The deadline to submit all application materials for Summer 2026 is November 1, 2025
Need help with your application? The Undergraduate Research Ambassador team is here to support you on every step of your research journey! Please reach out to the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors by sending your inquiries to their email at undergradresearch@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail) or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with them.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Cubeta, UBRP Director, at cubeta@arizona.edu.